Human Resources Assistant

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

7d•$20 - $28

About The Position

This is paraprofessional work providing support services in payroll and HR processing of employee transactions, benefits administration, new employee orientation, generating reports from internal databases, and workers compensation. The NRSC promotes working in a team environment where we support each other in providing services to our agencies. This position has primary responsibility for providing payroll/HR processing tasks for the Department of Marine Resources and Environmental Protection. It is expected that the position will assist, as needed, in providing similar tasks for the other natural resource agencies, as well. This position applies to State human resource rules, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining provisions in routine human resource matters and implements actions taken by higher level professionals on non-routine matters.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions.

Responsibilities

Completes, reviews, examines, and records human resource transactions.
Calculates and maintains employee adjusted service dates, seniority, and longevity dates.
Explains routine collective bargaining contract provisions, Civil Service law and rules, and benefits.
Prepares and maintains reports reflecting human resource trends, special pay reports, working hours, position, and salary from internal computer programs, such as TAMS/MFASIS/OACS, and other Microsoft applications.
Prepares retro payments, adjusted service dates, insurance billing, special pays, and reclassification calculations.
Assist new hires with employment benefit processes and questions.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a busy and dynamic environment and works well in a team environment.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.