Payroll and Human Resources Specialist

The Augusta School Department is seeking a Payroll and Human Resources Specialist to support the district's Payroll and HR functions by processing payroll, maintaining personnel records, orienting new employees and managing accident reporting and claims.

• High School education
• Prior payroll and/or accounting experience
• Administrative writing skills, verbal communication, and strong computer skills
• Ability to maintain employee files, orient new employees, and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Augusta School Department Superintendent's Office

• Gather, prepare, and process payroll for the school district
• Prepare and submit required reports such as Maine Public Employees Retirement (MainePERS), group life insurance, federal/state taxes, and worker's compensation wage statements
• Ensure auditors are supplied with requested payroll information
• Process MainePERS forms for employee withdrawals, resignations, and retirements
• Prepare and update pay averaging calculations
• Prepare all tax forms including but not limited to 941's, W-2 Forms, and employee deductions
• Reconcile all payroll general ledger accounts
• Keep current on payroll and retirement rules and regulations

• Prepare and submit job postings, screen applicants, and maintain personnel files
• Orient new employees by providing benefit packets and reviewing district policies
• Maintain certification records, contracts, and reasonable assurance documents
• Administer the substitute database
• Administer FMLA paperwork
• Monitor unemployment claims and report to administrators
• Document human resources actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications
• Support the human resources department and organization's website

• 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• 13 paid holidays, vacation based on experience, sick leave 13 days per year
• Salary Range: $20.92 - $32.52 per hour
• Performance evaluated annually by central office administrators

Augusta School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer