HR Assistant — Payroll & Benefits Support

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Deferred Compensation

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join our General Government Service Center in Augusta. This full-time role supports a 3-person Payroll Team by working through complex payroll rules, interpreting contract provisions, and performing other HR functions as needed.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of HR administration, payroll practices, and employee benefits to ensure accurate and timely processing.

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 through complex payroll rules and interpret and explain contract provisions.
• Perform other human resources functions as needed.
• Assist State agencies served by the General Government Service Center.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll practices

Employee benefits procedures

Contract interpretation

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join our General Government Service Center in Augusta. This full-time role supports a 3-person Payroll Team by working through complex payroll rules, interpreting contract provisions, and performing other HR functions as needed.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of HR administration, payroll practices, and employee benefits to ensure accurate and timely processing.