KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state payroll and personnel related laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Payroll and Personnel theories, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of Civil Service law, rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Knowledge of large-scale systems, such as HR/Payroll, Time and Attendance, Data Analytics Tools
• Knowledge of Excel and the ability to analyze data.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and recommend significant modifications to a HR / Payroll systems and policies.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level professional and technical payroll staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or a four-year combination of education and experience in professional-level payroll administration work in either the public or private sector.

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 18.09% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

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.

This position operates as a member of the payroll division. This position is responsible for overseeing statewide personnel programs, System upgrade testing, directing and overseeing the payroll Division in the Mangers absence. This position may supervise certain activities within the division as necessary.

• You will use analytical thinking to support Personnel and Payroll business customers.
• Use time management skills to meet the flexibility and adjust appropriately to business needs.
• Provide business and /or financial data analysis to department leadership.
• Researches, analyzes, tests and recommends augmentation or creation of new systems, procedures, or information flows, in order to identify program deficiencies, resource waste and to improve unit/program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducts operational effectiveness reviews of newly installed software and systems, confers with and trains agency staff, in order to ensure smooth system implementation and function.
• Participates in the development and implementation of agency information system policy in order to establish agency operating standards and procedures in support of system efficiency, system integrity, availability and disaster recovery.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and management of special projects in order to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency.

Additionally, this role will be an integral part of the team and a professional demeanor and ability to work independently or in teams will be required.