Hr Compliance Analyst - Public Service Coordinator I

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date: March 22, 2024

Closing Date: April 5, 2024

Job Class Code: CA25
Grade: 25
Salary: $57,990.40 - $78,707.20
Position Number: 004400920

If you want to serve your community, help the public, and make an impact with your next career, the State of Maine wants to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Analytical. Detail Oriented. Resourceful. Team player. These qualities are essential in the role of the HR Compliance Analyst within the Compliance Division of the State Bureau of Human Resources. If you enjoy working with members of management, and excel at researching, analyzing and compiling information, then your next career could be in the Bureau of Human Resources.

All jobs in State Government fall into hundreds of classifications. As an HR Compliance Analyst, you are a member of a team responsible for ensuring that state employees at all levels are properly compensated and classified. You will be responsible for comparing the duties employees perform with classification specifications or job descriptions in order to make sound determinations and recommendations. You will help develop minimum qualifications in order to establish minimum acceptable eligibility standards. You will write and revise class specifications and determine pay ranges in order to update existing classification specifications or document new classifications. You will ensure the duties envisioned of new positions align with the proposed job classification. You will assist with a new requirement of the State to conduct market pay studies every 4 years. You may also testify at appeal hearings in order to give information to support the State’s case.

To be successful, you must …

• Work well with a team of employees dedicated to complying with the State’s rules, laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and show evidence of being a self-starter.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Possess strong writing skills.
• Analyze and evaluate job related materials and conduct job audit interviews

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must demonstrate skills and experience in evidence gathering and analysis, report writing and recommendations.
• Preference will be given to employees with experience working with the State’s compensation and classification systems.
• Preference will also be given to those who submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.21% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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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Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.