Human Resources Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

8d • Onsite

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.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions.
• Superior customer service and organization skills
• Willingness to learn
• Resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed.
• Resume includes the duties and responsibilities associated with each position.
• Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Human Resources office.
• Experience working with an employee to resolve a predicament.

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
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed