HR Compliance Analyst - Public Service Coordinator I

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES

COMPLIANCE DIVISION

-Limited period position-

Opening Date: January 7, 2025

Closing Date:  January 22, 2025

Job Class Code: CA25
Grade: 25
Salary: $59,737.60 - $84,323.20/Annually
Position Number: 004900543

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Analytical. Detail Oriented. Resourceful. Team player.  These qualities are essential in the role of the HR Compliance Analyst within the Compliance Division of the State Bureau of Human Resources.  If you enjoy working with members of management, and excel at researching, analyzing and compiling information, then your next career could be in the Bureau of Human Resources. 

All jobs in State Government fall into hundreds of classifications.  As an HR Compliance Analyst, you are a member of a team responsible for ensuring that state employees at all levels are properly compensated and classified. You will be responsible for comparing the duties employees perform with classification specifications or job descriptions in order to make sound determinations and recommendations. You will help develop minimum qualifications in order to establish minimum acceptable eligibility standards. You will write and revise class specifications and determine pay ranges in order to update existing classification specifications or document new classifications. You will ensure the duties envisioned of new positions align with the proposed job classification. You will assist with a new requirement of the State to conduct market pay studies every 4 years, and classification studies every 10 years. You may also testify at appeal hearings in order to give information to support the State’s case.

To be successful, you must …

• Work well with a team of employees dedicated to complying with the State’s rules, laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and show evidence of being a self-starter.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Possess strong writing skills.
• Analyze and evaluate job related materials and conduct job audit interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must demonstrate skills and experience in evidence gathering and analysis, report writing and recommendations.
• Preference will be given to employees with experience working with the State’s compensation and classification systems.
• Preference will be given to applicants who submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

If you want to serve your community, help the public, and make an impact with your next career, the State of Maine wants to hear from you!

Benefits are vital to your health and well-being. We get it. Here’s what the State of Maine offers: 

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