Human Resources Assistant - Payroll - DAFS, Corrections Service Center.
Human Resources Assistant - Payroll - DAFS, Corrections Service Center.
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Human Resources Assistant - Payroll - DAFS Corrections Service Center.
*Limited Period Position*
Pay Grade: 17 $41745.60 - $57428.80 annually
Job Class Code: 0458
Open: July 03 2025
Close: July 18 2025
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The Department of Administrative & Financial Services has one current vacancy for a Human Resources Assistant. This position will support the Corrections Service Center in the Payroll Division located in Augusta Maine.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Human Resources Assistant you will be responsible for processing human resources transactions and payroll for the Maine Department of Corrections. Work requires the application of varying complex payroll rules as described in six collective bargaining agreements State and Federal Labor Laws related to employee pay and Civil Service rules and laws. Additionally this position will interpret and explain contract provisions and perform other human resource functions as needed.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Collects time and attendance data verifies information for accuracy computes
wages and/or deductions and enters information into payroll system.
- Reviews time and attendance records wage computations and
other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Completes reviews examines and records human resource transactions
ensuring all appropriate policies and procedures have been met.
- Explains department human resources policies benefits and procedures and
collective bargaining contract provisions to employees and supervisors.
- Assists with new hire orientation to include meeting with new employees
processing paperwork and related human resources transactions.
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Knowledge of basic human resources administration policies procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of record keeping procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of employee benefits procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to process accurate payroll information in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so that others understand.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education training and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12130.04 to $14270.62 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
