HR Payroll Team Lead (Technician 3)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, in Juneau, seeks a Human Resource Technician 3 to manage a critical payroll function within the confidential bargaining unit. This role certifies the full payroll cycle, audits timesheets, and resolves discrepancies to ensure on-time, accurate pay for state employees.

The incumbent will lead a six-person payroll team, provide expert guidance on payroll matters, and help develop standard operating procedures that improve accuracy and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving to address payroll challenges.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities for overseeing a payroll unit.
• Professionalism in handling sensitive personnel and payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Certify and own the full payroll cycle for a high-volume, multi-bargaining-unit environment.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop a staff of six HR Technicians.
• Conduct and oversee audits of merit dates, LWOP impacts, accruals, and premium pay.
• Provide authoritative guidance on payroll issues and draft correspondences as needed.
• Support SOP development, training, and operational integrity of the payroll unit.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Details

Leadership

Professionalism

Education

Two years of postsecondary education

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, in Juneau, seeks a Human Resource Technician 3 to manage a critical payroll function within the confidential bargaining unit. This role certifies the full payroll cycle, audits timesheets, and resolves discrepancies to ensure on-time, accurate pay for state employees.

The incumbent will lead a six-person payroll team, provide expert guidance on payroll matters, and help develop standard operating procedures that improve accuracy and