The University of Southern Maine’s Catherine Cutler Institute seeks a Payroll and HR Associate.  This is an opportunity to support a team of individuals who collaborate with partners throughout the nation and across the world to find sustainable practical solutions to critical societal issues. 

The Payroll and HR Associate will be responsible for supporting payroll entries for Cutler Institute employees, students, and temporary employees. The is also responsible for assisting the Employee Relations Manager in HR processes and paperwork. This position entails working with personnel at various levels throughout the University, and sometimes requires communicating financially sensitive and employee related sensitive problems and or issues. In addition to strong organizational skills, this position requires the ability to set work priorities and participate as a member of an office team.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $40,431 commensurate with experience and is located on our Portland Campus. 

For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here. 

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff.  We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.   

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.  Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more. 

• Associates degree or equivalent in higher education training plus a minimum of three years payroll/HR experience.
• Knowledge of finance/payroll processes, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Human Resource processes.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign. 

To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.  Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. 

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by August 19, 2022.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)