Human Resource Technician 2

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Technician to analyze, calculate, audit and certify timesheets and process personnel actions with a focus on accuracy and timely completion.

The role emphasizes compliance with personnel rules and state statutes, offering training and growth opportunities within a collaborative payroll-focused team in Juneau.

Qualifications

• Six months of entry technical level HR experience.
• High school graduation or equivalent with clerical work background.
• One year of postsecondary education can substitute for experience.
• Experience with payroll, personnel actions or HR rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, calculate, audit and certify timesheets.
• Process personnel actions accurately and on time.
• Ensure payroll and leave transactions comply with rules and procedures.
• Support departments and employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Payroll data entry

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced clerical experience

Postsecondary education (32 sem hours / 48 quarter hours)

Job description

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

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Human Resources Technicians analyze, calculate, audit and certify timesheets and process personnel actions on time and without error. This includes assuring all payroll and leave transactions are in accordance with applicable Personnel Rules, Bargaining Unit provisions, State Statutes, and Standard Operating Procedures for the State of Alaska.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE

Our mission is to process all payroll transactions accurately, efficiently and timely. We are committed to providing dependable service, transparent communication, and stellar customer service to State of Alaska departments and employees.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

You will join a cohesive and collaborative team that works together to ensure state employees are paid accurately and on time. You will gain hands-on experience and expand your skills in payroll and human resources. We provide a structured training program and pathways for career progression.

Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to: Health Insurance for you and your family; Retirement Plans with employer contributions; Paid Leave that grows with you based on years of service; and twelve paid holidays per year. Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information.

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 walking distance of coffee shops, restaurant, nature trails and the waterfront.

Payroll requires attention to detail and a key part of the workday involves data entry, verifying information, and reconciling figures. The work environment is digitally focused and cyclical leading up to paydays every two weeks.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Six months of entry technical level experience in human resource work equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.

Substitution:

One year of postsecondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals one year) in any field.

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.

"Human resource" work includes experience in recruitment and selection, classification, employee training, employer provided benefits programs, employment law compliance, personnel, payroll, or employee or labor relations.

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