SENIOR PAYROLL AND CLASSIFICATION ADMINISTRATOR

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking for a full-time Senior Payroll and Classification Administrator. This position is responsible for payroll processing for all System Office and Foundation employees. The position provides guidance and support to the seven community college payroll departments on day-to-day payroll operations and reviews payroll errors and provides oversight and direct intervention in error resolution. This position is also responsible for the planning and managing of job descriptions for all new and existing positions within the MSEA Support and Supervisory bargaining units as well as the MEA Administrators Bargaining Unit. The position reports to and works closely with the Director of Employee Relations on issues relating to the System’s collective bargaining agreements. The position is a level 5 Confidential position. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. The required minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Accounting or related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience. Experience in a public higher education institution and unionized environment preferred.

Requirements

Payroll administration.
Collective bargaining environment and human resources.
Labor guidelines, payroll laws, and compliance guidelines.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle a high volume of work and to do so while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
Experience with report writing, the use of Excel, and payroll processing software.
bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Accounting or related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public higher education institution and unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

payroll processing for all System Office and Foundation employees
provides guidance and support to the seven community college payroll departments on day-to-day payroll operations
reviews payroll errors and provides oversight and direct intervention in error resolution
planning and managing of job descriptions for all new and existing positions within the MSEA Support and Supervisory bargaining units as well as the MEA Administrators Bargaining Unit
works closely with the Director of Employee Relations on issues relating to the System’s collective bargaining agreements