Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Augusta , Maine , United States | Human Resources | Full-time

Apply by : Feb. 25, 2025

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)Public Service Coordinator IOpening Date : February 11, 2025Closing Date : February 25, 2025Job Class Code : CA21Grade : 21 (Confidential)Salary : $23.53 - $33.25 per hourPosition Number : 02031-1801

Job duties :

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for processing human resources transactions for employees at Riverview Psychiatric Center. This position will support day-to-day operations to include assisting with payroll and personnel transactions, workers’ compensation claims management and recruitment activities. In addition, you will be responsible for personnel file management, compiling reports and assisting employees with questions and inquiries.This position is located at Riverview Psychiatric Center.

Minimum Qualifications :

A combination of education and professional level experience in human resources or a related field.

Preferences :

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated skills and experience in successfully providing a broad range of human resources-related support to managers and supervisors and the ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish duties in a fast-paced work setting while providing exceptional customer service.

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Application Information :

For additional information about this position, please contact Anne White, Lead Hospital HR Manager, at (207) 624-4660.

To apply, please upload a current resume, copies of post-secondary transcripts, and a cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications.

Please submit all documents or files in a PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy Hernandez at Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act () .

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.

Salary : $11,197 - $12,514