Human Resources Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy)
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join our team! The General Government Service Center prides itself in having a positive work environment, full of motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy assisting State agencies served by the General Government Service Center. This position will be a part of a 3-person Payroll Team to work through complex payroll rules, interpret and explain contract provisions, and perform other human resources functions as needed. If you have superior customer service and organization skills, a willingness to learn, and meet the minimum requirements listed below, then we are looking for you!
Requirements
- 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.
- Education, training, and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions.
- Resume must include the month and year for any relevant experience listed.
- Resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position.
- Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
Nice To Haves
- Superior customer service skills
- Superior organization skills
- Willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Work through complex payroll rules
- Interpret and explain contract provisions
- Perform other human resources functions as needed
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.86% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
