Payroll Operations Specialist CL3

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. For the right candidate, this position is fully remote within the state of Maine only.

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

Benefits: The University of Maine System 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 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.

Qualifications:

• Exemplary customer service.
• First-rate communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, 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, prioritize multiple tasks and workload.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as being a positive, participating team player.

Required:

• 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.

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. 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 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, 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 at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.