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Human Resources Manager - Public Service Manager I (Anticipated Vacancy)

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

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Human Resources Manager - Public Service Manager I

(Anticipated Vacancy)

General Government Service Center

CODE: MA27 PAY GRADE: 27 - Salary: $64,376.00 - $91,000.00/Annually

Position Number: 004000338

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: May 2, 2025

CLOSES: May 16, 2025

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team in the General Government Service Center (GGSC).

Are you a seasoned HR professional, passionate about partnering with leaders in improving and supporting working conditions for a wide range of employees in a public service environment? The well-qualified candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a positive can-do attitude. This position works closely and in cooperation with the service center agencies, the State EEO Coordinator, multiple labor unions, and other government agencies in providing HR management across all levels of the organizations we support. Exemplary customer service, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships are critical elements in this role.

This position is responsible for providing assistance to agencies regarding HR matters, to include investigations, performance management, contract interpretation, dispute resolution and more. The General Government Service Center’s reputation rests on our ability to successfully partner with agency management in achieving their goals. As a Human Resources Manager with the GGSC you will use critical thinking, creativity, positivity, and best practices to assist our agency in all human resources matters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing high level human resources support to agency management including labor relations, investigations, employee performance management and related human resources functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you must have professional level experience in human resources management. Preference may be given to candidates with significant experience in human resources, and labor relations.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Ability and experience in providing a broad range of HR-related support and training to managers and supervisors, and sound decision making.

2. A successful history of providing exceptional customer service and partnering with agencies in providing meaningful HR services.

3. Knowledge of and prior experience working with bargaining unit contracts and merit systems principles.

4. A demonstrated ability of working in a fast-paced team-based environment with accuracy and proficiency while meeting shifting priorities.

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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

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.

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