State of Maine
Location
Augusta, ME | United States
Job description
Help join our mission to make the State of Maine, THE Employer of Choice!
Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in human resources? Do you possess a keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills? We are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our team! As the primary focus of this position is payroll, a strong understanding of payroll processes is preferred. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for employees across various departments, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The successful candidate will independently apply state human resources rules, policies, and procedures to routine human resource matters while providing outstanding customer service to employees and managers. The State of Maine boasts numerous opportunities for growth in both cross-training and many promotional opportunities. The possibilities are endless!
If you are looking to establish and build a professional career in human resources and are interested in being a public servant for our great state, we encourage you to apply today!
Duties include but are not limited to:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities desired:
Why You'll Love Working with Us...
We're thrilled you're interested in the position we're offering! In our small Human Resources Team, we're proud to serve some pretty incredible Departments, like the Department of Labor, Public Safety, and the Veterans' and Emergency Management, Professional & Financial Regulation and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous & Tribal Populations. What makes us really stand out? Well, besides being passionate about our mission and our dedication to our departments, we also have a lively sense of humor. So, if you're looking for a hardworking, supportive, and fun-loving team to thrive with, look no further than us.
Minimum qualifications:
Education, training, and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in payroll systems.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
Applicants with prior payroll system experience, data analytics experience, general knowledge of FMLA and Worker's Comp, and recruiting experience will be given preference.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Kate Martin at [email protected]
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application, please download and print one here or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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