Payroll & HR Specialist — Stable Schedule & PTO

ServingSchools; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation based on experience

Sick leave 13 days per year

Job summary

The Augusta School Department is seeking a Payroll and Human Resources Specialist to support the district's payroll and HR functions by processing payroll, maintaining personnel records, orienting new employees, and managing accident reporting and claims.

This role requires a High School education, payroll or accounting experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Prior payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Administrative writing, verbal communication, and strong computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain employee files and orient new employees; work well in a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and process payroll for the school district.
• Submit required reports (MainePERS, group life, federal/state taxes, workers' comp).
• Provide auditors with payroll information as needed.
• Process MainePERS forms for withdrawals, resignations, retirements.
• Prepare and update pay averaging calculations.
• Prepare tax forms (e.g., 941s, W-2s) and employee deductions.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts; stay current on payroll and retirement rules.

Skills

High School diploma

Payroll experience

Accounting experience

Administrative writing

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team orientation

Education

High School education

Job description

The Augusta School Department is seeking a Payroll and Human Resources Specialist to support the district's payroll and HR functions by processing payroll, maintaining personnel records, orienting new employees, and managing accident reporting and claims.

This role requires a High School education, payroll or accounting experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working as part of a team.