[Hiring] Payroll Operations Specialist @University of Maine System

Role Description

The University of Maine System's Office of the Treasurer is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is organized and detail-oriented to join our team as a Payroll Operations Specialist (Conf) CL3. In this fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive environment, you will play an essential role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll for thousands of employees. This work requires a high degree of responsibility, integrity, and focus on regulatory compliance. This is an exceptional chance for individuals seeking a challenging, impactful, and deeply fulfilling career opportunity that offers significant professional rewards. This position reports to the Director of Payroll Operations.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fully remote within the state of Maine only for the right candidate.

Salary:

• The starting rate is $23.88 for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee.

Qualifications

• Exemplary customer service.
• First-rate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary typing, computer, and related software applications.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and workload.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as being a positive, participating team player.

Requirements

• 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training.
• Four years administrative experience or equivalent human resources and/or payroll operations support experience.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

How to Apply

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” (below for external applicants, at the top for internal applicants). You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

• A cover letter that describes your experiences, interests, and suitability for the position.
• A resume/curriculum vitae.

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications and materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• We cannot consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• The successful candidate is subject to appropriate background screenings.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.