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HR Specialist

MMQCI-Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc.
Saco, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
Human Resources Specialist

EMPLOYER

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI), located in Saco, Maine, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has patented technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products. We are a small, growing company and offer a relaxed but challenging work environment.

General Summary

The successful candidate will be a cheerful and energetic professional who enjoys performing a variety of tasks at a fast pace. The HR Specialist will be responsible for a number of HR tasks including, OSHA reporting, administering employee benefits, maintaining employee records, posting job openings, initial review of job applicants, processing payroll, and new hire orientation. This position will have a key role in moving the company forward as we grow our organization to serve our customers’ needs for quality controls in their medical laboratory testing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing. Prepares time sheet summaries, enters hour information into payroll service portal, distributes paychecks, resolves employee questions about deductions and paid time off information. Assists CFO with transition from paper timesheets and processes to a future integrated HRIS system
  • Leads recruiting efforts for the organization. Posts open positions on company website and selected job boards. Processes and reviews employment applications, evaluates qualifications, and processes appropriate applicants. Conducts introductory calls with applicants for selected positions, schedules interviews for selected applicants, and supports managers in the hiring process
  • Onboards newly hired employees including employee handbook overview, employment documents, and benefit enrollment
  • Key contact for the company’s benefit administration for health and dental plans, disability and group life insurance plans, and company sponsored 401 (k) plan. Assists the CFO in benefit coverage analysis and annual renewals. Processes enrollments, answers questions about plan coverage, claims resolution, and facilitates open enrollment
  • Creates and maintains confidential files on each employee. Process, verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Updates and distributes quarterly HR newsletter. Creates and updates Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint decks and organizational charts for management team
  • Coordinates employee engagement events such as company luncheons, wellness events, and trainings. Assists the employee party planning committee in coordinating company events
  • Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum five years’ experience in Human Resources/benefits administration preferred. Knowledge of HR policies and practices, employment laws and regulations preferred
  • Exhibits extraordinary discretion and sensitivity due to the highly confidential nature of the role. Able to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information
  • Cheerful attitude and strong work ethic. Effective interpersonal skills to build relationships with other employees and HR service providers
  • Ability to multi-task accurately, prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
  • Must be a nonsmoker due to product contamination prevention requirements
  • Moderate lifting, walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and twisting required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Paid Parental leave

LOCATION: MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. We are in a state-of-the-art facility located in Saco right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.

23 Mill Brook Road

Saco, Maine 04072

Email: HR@mmqci.com

Please include a cover letter with your application.

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