Payroll Operations Specialist; Conf CL

The University of Maine System’s Office of the Treasurer is seeking two enthusiastic, organized, and detail-oriented individuals to fill the Payroll Operations Specialist (Conf) CL3 positions. 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.

The work location is on the Bangor campus of the University of Maine at Augusta but may be 100% remote for the right candidate.

The starting wage is $22.96 per hour (non-negotiable), or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee.

UMS offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• 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
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

• 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training.
• Four years of administrative experience or equivalent human resources and/or payroll operations support experience.
• Exemplary customer service.
• First‑rate communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, the supervisor, the public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Exemplary typing, computers, 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.

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. The posting will remain open until both qualified candidates are hired.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• 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.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in Maine.
  
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  We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME , by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator ne.edu/title-ix/.