Payroll & HR Assistant – Government Office

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

State of Maine seeks a dynamic Human Resources Assistant to join a 3-person Payroll Team at the General Government Service Center in Augusta. You will help with complex payroll rules, interpret contracts, and perform HR tasks while providing excellent customer service.

The role requires understanding of HR administration, payroll practices, benefits procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. A proactive, organized candidate will thrive in this team-oriented environment.

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

• Assist payroll team with daily HR/payroll tasks and inquiries.
• Explain and apply contract provisions and benefits rules.
• Support HR functions and data management as needed.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll practices

Benefits procedures

Collective bargaining

Job description

State of Maine seeks a dynamic Human Resources Assistant to join a 3-person Payroll Team at the General Government Service Center in Augusta. You will help with complex payroll rules, interpret contracts, and perform HR tasks while providing excellent customer service.

The role requires understanding of HR administration, payroll practices, benefits procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. A proactive, organized candidate will thrive in this team-oriented environment.