HR Assistant — Payroll & Benefits Specialist

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join the General Government Service Center in Augusta. This full-time role will support a 3-person Payroll Team, handling complex payroll rules, contract interpretation, and a range of HR duties for state agencies.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of HR policies, payroll, employee benefits, and collective bargaining agreements, along with strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions.
• Experience with payroll, benefits procedures, and collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work through complex payroll rules and interpret contract provisions.
• Perform a range of human resources functions as needed for state agencies.
• Collaborate with a 3-person Payroll Team to support HR operations.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll

Benefits administration

Collective bargaining

Education

Education/experience in HR

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join the General Government Service Center in Augusta. This full-time role will support a 3-person Payroll Team, handling complex payroll rules, contract interpretation, and a range of HR duties for state agencies.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of HR policies, payroll, employee benefits, and collective bargaining agreements, along with strong customer service and organizational skills.