HR Assistant: Payroll & Benefits Admin

Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to support a 3-person Payroll Team, interpret contracts, and perform a range of HR functions.

The role emphasizes customer service, payroll knowledge, benefits procedures, collective bargaining, and compliance with background checks; the posting notes generous state benefits and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic human resources administration policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of payroll practices.
• Knowledge of employee benefits procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a 3-person Payroll Team to manage complex payroll rules, interpret and explain contract provisions, and perform HR tasks as needed.
• Assist with other human resources functions and customer service as required.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll practices

Employee benefits

Collective bargaining agreements

Education

Basic HR knowledge (education/training/experience)

Job description

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to support a 3-person Payroll Team, interpret contracts, and perform a range of HR functions.

The role emphasizes customer service, payroll knowledge, benefits procedures, collective bargaining, and compliance with background checks; the posting notes generous state benefits and a full-time schedule.