Human Resources Assistant

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Opening Date: May 1, 2025

Closing Date: May 14, 2025

Job Class Code: 0458

Grade: 17 (Confidential)

Salary: $20.07 - $27.61 per hour 

Position Number: 03220-0271

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Human Resources Assistant to join our team! The DHHS Service Center prides itself in having a positive work environment, full of motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy assisting Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) employees. This position will be a part of an 8-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!

Minimum Qualifications:

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

The successful candidate will possess the following:
•    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.

Please address the following performance areas in a cover letter.
1.    Please describe your experience working in a Human Resources office. 
2.   Please describe a time when you worked with an employee to resolve a predicament. 

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Application Information:

For additional information about this position, please contact Carol Carr at Carol.J.Carr@Maine.gov

Please submit all documents or files in a PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy Hernandez at Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – 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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

• 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 six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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