Human Resources Assistant - Limited Period Position

Department of Administrative and Financial Services 

General Government Services 

Human Resources Assistant

Limited Period Position 

Opening Date: August 5, 2025

Closing Date:  August 19 , 2025

Job Class Code: 0458
Grade: 17
Salary: $20.07 - $27.61/Hourly
Position Number: 004000378

Have you ever considered an exciting career in Human Resources?

The General Government Service Center has an entry level HR position available. We are seeking a detail-oriented person who enjoys working in a positive team-based environment. The ideal candidate would possess exceptional customer service skills and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads. If you are intrigued about a career in HR and enjoy a bit of chaos with your coffee, we want you to apply!

The successful candidate will have the ability to have a positive impact on our agency employees as part of a hardworking, cohesive team responsible for payroll and human resources functions. Knowledge of payroll, data analytics and reporting is a plus. If you have excellent customer service skills, a willingness to learn, and meet the minimum requirements listed below, we are looking for you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Preferences:

Preference will be given to candidates with payroll experience, and to those who are well spoken, well written and have the desire to better themselves and their team.

Some duties you may expect to perform, include, but are not limited to:

• Collect times and attendance data, verify information for accuracy, compute wages and/or deductions and enter information into payroll systems.

• Review time and attendance records, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.


• Complete, review, examine, and record human resource transactions, ensuring all appropriate policies and procedures are being followed.


• Explain department human resources policies, benefits, procedures, and collective bargaining contract provisions to employees and supervisors.


• Conduct new hire orientation, to include meeting with new employees, processing paperwork and related human resources transactions.

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 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.