PAYROLL COORD/HR BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Bargaining Unit: Confidential, Level 2

Starting Salary Range: $49,759 - $67,975

Benefits: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances, 13 paid holidays, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and dependents. SMCC summary of benefits 2025.pdf

Responsibilities: This is a confidential position and is the primary contact responsible for the preparation and processing of a complex payroll and benefits system ensuring accuracy of the bi-weekly payroll for all employees covered in five collective bargaining units, confidential employees, student workers, contracted employees and MFSI employees. This position is responsible for the collections, verification and documentation of College personnel records. This is professional work which provides employee orientation, administration of benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment and assistance to employee personnel, within established authority, in regard to confidential matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience with Payroll and Human Resources work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 4+ years of experience with HR/Payroll
• Knowledge of Federal and State wage & hour laws.
• Personnel Administration and Payroll compensation procedures.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
• Experience with excel pivot tables and CSV files
• Attention to detail

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SMCC is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-741-5826.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three professional references. Apply Here