Human Resource Technician 1

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska in Juneau seeks a detail-oriented clerical specialist to provide payroll support within the Division of Finance. You will interpret collective bargaining agreements, statutes, and personnel rules to process routine personnel and payroll documents, with lead level authority.

This role offers on-the-job training, opportunities for professional development, and a workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous learning, with a view of downtown Juneau.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or the equivalent and six months of advanced clerical experience.
• Substitution: six months of postsecondary education may substitute for the specific experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables.
• Strong oral and written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process routine personnel and payroll documents per collective bargaining agreements, statutes, and rules.
• Apply lead level authority in decision making where required.
• Provide guidance and support to operational and administrative staff on payroll processing.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of payroll records.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Oral & Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

This position provides technical support to the Statewide Payroll Services section for the Division of Finance. The main duties include processing routine personnel and payroll documents requiring interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, statutes, and personnel rules. Lead level authority is assigned.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

Payroll Services provides assistance and advice to the operational and administrative staff of their assigned agencies regarding personnel/payroll processing

We foster a fun and productive work environment and value integrity, professionalism, empowerment, approachability, continuous learning, and accountability.

The diversity of Human Resource work provides ample opportunity for professional development. Whether you are looking to begin your HR career, further develop new HR skills, or begin your career with the State of Alaska, this could be the job for you!

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in work/life balance. This is a great opportunity for those individuals looking to begin or expand their career in the human resources field with the State of Alaska. The incumbent will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the support for career advancement. On-the-job training is provided.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

You will enjoy a workplace with a view of Juneau's beautiful downtown scenery. Located on the 8th floor of the State Office Building, you are within close walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and numerous nature trails.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and six months of advanced clerical experience.

Substitution:

Six months of postsecondary education (16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals six months) in any field may substitute for the specific experience.

Special Note:

High school graduation "equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D (i.e. passing the General Educational Development test).; 2) completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week); 3) six months of work experience performing duties related to office or clerical support; 4) twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support; 5) highest grade of school completed plus any kind of work experience that totals 12 years or more; or 6) acceptance for admission in full standing by an accredited college or university.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide:

• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations.
• A list of three (3) professional references, if not already listed in your application.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.