Human Resources Assistant - Payroll - DAFS, Corrections Service Center

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* THIS POSITION IS NOT LIMITED PERIOD. Hiring for a permanent, full-time HRA for the DOC HR Service Center.

Pay Grade: 17 $ 41,745.60 - $57,428.80 annually

Job Class Code: 0458

Open:
December 15, 2025

Close:
December 31, 2025

The Department of Administrative & Financial Services has one current vacancy for a Human Resources Assistant. This position will support the Corrections Service Center in the Payroll Division located in Augusta, Maine.

As a Human Resources Assistant, you will be responsible for processing human resources transactions and payroll for the Maine Department of Corrections. Work requires the application of varying complex payroll rules as described in six collective bargaining agreements, State and Federal Labor Laws related to employee pay, and Civil Service rules and laws. Additionally, this position will interpret and explain contract provisions and perform other human resource functions as needed.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collects time and attendance data, verifies information for accuracy, computes wages and/or deductions and enters information into payroll system.
• Reviews time and attendance records, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Completes, reviews, examines and records human resource transactions, ensuring all appropriate policies and procedures have been met.
• Explains department human resources policies, benefits and procedures, and collective bargaining contract provisions to employees and supervisors.
• Assists with new hire orientation, to include meeting with new employees, processing paperwork and related human resources transactions.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of basic human resources administration policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of employee benefits procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to process accurate payroll information in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas, orally and in writing, so that others understand.

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

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,130.04 to $14,270.62 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 ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).

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