Human Resources Manager - Public Service Manager I

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CENTER

Opening Date: February 11, 2025

Closing Date: February 26, 2025

Job Class Code: MA27

Grade: 27

Salary: $64,376.00 - $91,000.00/Annually

Position Number: 017201951

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? Join us at the General Government Service Center (GGSC) as a Human Resources Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities and values across various government departments, positively impacting our workforce and community.

We are seeking a motivated candidate with a broad knowledge of Human Resources and employee relations in a unionized, public service environment to serve as an HR Manager. This position is multi-faceted with a scope of responsibility that includes serving as the EEO Coordinator for the Departments and providing guidance and interpretation of bargaining agreements, civil service law, and rules.

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 support across all levels of the organizations we serve. Exemplary customer service, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships are critical in this role.

About Us:

The General Government Service Center is dedicated to providing exceptional human resources and employee relations services to various government departments. We are currently seeking an HR Manager to join our team.

Role Overview:

You'll play a crucial role in administering the Family Medical Leave (FML) and the americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) process for the service center, conducting administrative investigations, report writing, managing grievances, addressing employee relations, interpreting contracts, and serving as the EEO Coordinator. Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, rules, and regulations is essential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated competence in professional-level human resource management or employee relations. The successful candidate will have proven strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Preferences:

• Experience with the challenges facing HR in public and/or unionized environments is a plus. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a writing sample.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage high-volume labor relations activities, grievance resolutions, and contract administration.
• Conduct investigations, particularly in ADA matters.
• Proficiency in managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Discuss human resource management-related problems with supervisors and managers to recommend actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service law and rules, past practice, and current human resources processing systems.
• Explains, interprets, and applies collective bargaining contract provisions, compensation, personnel law and rules, budget, workers' compensation, benefits, and safety rules and regulations to employees and supervisors to provide accurate information and advice to agency personnel.
• Undertake special projects as needed.

Why Join Us?

At General Government Service Center, we foster a positive work environment and value individuals who thrive in such settings. If you possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and you can communicate effectively with various stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.

If you enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere, enjoy challenges and meet the above qualifications, our dynamic HR team eagerly welcomes someone like you!

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, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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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