HR & Payroll Support Specialist

maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan (MainePERS)

Gym membership reimbursement

FSAs - health & dependent care

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Assistant in Augusta to support payroll administration and HR tasks. You will help interpret contract provisions, answer routine inquiries, and contribute to a small Payroll Team. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and service to state agencies.

You will work in a government environment with extensive benefits programs and background checks as part of employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience providing basic knowledge of HR functions.
• Experience with payroll policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with employee benefit processes and collective bargaining basics.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and interpretation of contract provisions.
• Support HR functions and respond to routine inquiries.
• Collaborate with a 3-person Payroll Team to ensure accurate records.

Skills

HR administration basics

Payroll practices

Employee benefits procedures

Collective bargaining knowledge

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Assistant in Augusta to support payroll administration and HR tasks. You will help interpret contract provisions, answer routine inquiries, and contribute to a small Payroll Team. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and service to state agencies.

You will work in a government environment with extensive benefits programs and background checks as part of employment requirements.