Payroll Operations Specialist CL

The University of Maine System's Office of the Treasurer is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is organized and detail-oriented to join our team as a

In this fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive environment, you will play an essential role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll for thousands of employees.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the right candidate, this position is fully remote within the state of Maine only

The starting rate is $23.88 for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee.

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

• Exemplary customer service.
• First-rate communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Exemplary typing, computers, and related software applications.
• Proven ability to manage, prioritize multiple tasks and workload.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as being a positive, participating team player.
• Required:
  
  60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training
• Four years administrative experience or equivalent human resources and/or payroll operations support experience.

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