Human Resources Manager - Public Service Manager I (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Human Resources Manager - Public Service Manager I 

(Anticipated Vacancy)

General Government Service Center

LOCATION: Augusta, Maine

CODE: MA27 PAY GRADE: 27 - Salary: $64,376.00 - $91,000.00/Annually

Position Number: 004000338

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: May 2, 2025

CLOSES: May 16, 2025

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team in the General Government Service Center (GGSC).

Are you a seasoned HR professional, passionate about partnering with leaders in improving and supporting working conditions for a wide range of employees in a public service environment?  The well-qualified candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a positive can-do attitude. This position works closely and in cooperation with the service center agencies, the State EEO Coordinator, multiple labor unions, and other government agencies in providing HR management across all levels of the organizations we support.  Exemplary customer service, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships are critical elements in this role.     

This position is responsible for providing assistance to agencies regarding HR matters, to include investigations, performance management, contract interpretation, dispute resolution and more. The General Government Service Center’s reputation rests on our ability to successfully partner with agency management in achieving their goals. As a Human Resources Manager with the GGSC you will use critical thinking, creativity, positivity, and best practices to assist our agency in all human resources matters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing high level human resources support to agency management including labor relations, investigations, employee performance management and related human resources functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you must have professional level experience in human resources management. Preference may be given to candidates with significant experience in human resources, and labor relations.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Ability and experience in providing a broad range of HR-related support and training to managers and supervisors, and sound decision making.

2. A successful history of providing exceptional customer service and partnering with agencies in providing meaningful HR services.

3. Knowledge of and prior experience working with bargaining unit contracts and merit systems principles.

4. A demonstrated ability of working in a fast-paced team-based environment with accuracy and proficiency while meeting shifting priorities.

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 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Ma