Human Resource Technician 2 (Payroll Tech)

Transportation and Public Facilities; Juneau, Anchorage (AK, AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in Alaska is seeking Payroll Technicians (Human Resource Technician 2) to help build a new Payroll Services team. You will process payroll, personnel, and leave transactions in accordance with rules and agreements, and provide guidance to managers and employees across DOT&PF.

Positions may be located in Juneau or Anchorage. In-state telework may be possible after training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.
• One year of postsecondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university equals one year.
• “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.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, personnel, and leave transactions accurately and timely per applicable rules and agreements.
• Provide technical information and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, and other customers regarding payroll and personnel matters.
• Support the transition of payroll services from centralized to decentralized model within DOT&PF.

Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of advanced clerical experience

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

Program Management and Administration

is looking for Payroll Technicians (Human Resource Technician 2) to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

Pay

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Anchorage: $27.58 / hourly (OT Eligible)

Juneau: $28.96 / hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:

If you enjoy working collaboratively, building strong working relationships, and being part of something new, this may be the position for you.

Payroll Services for the State of Alaska is currently transitioning from a centralized model within the Department of Administration to a decentralized model, with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) bringing payroll functions back into the department. As part of this transition, DOT&PF is building a new Payroll Services team that will be responsible for taking on payroll processing functions and helping guide the department through this transition.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play an active role in establishing processes, strengthening payroll operations, and providing quality service to DOT&PF employees across the state. Our team is responsible for the timely and accurate processing, certification, review, and audit of payroll and personnel actions for the department.

Under general guidance, this position ensures payroll, personnel, and leave transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable Personnel Rules, bargaining unit agreements, statutes, policies, and standard operating procedures. The position also provides technical information and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, and other customers regarding payroll and personnel matters.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DOT&PF’s mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and our HR vision is “We will work to serve the department by being a trusted resource, strategic partner, leader, and innovator in the delivery of human resource services.”

Supporting our employees is an important part of fulfilling that mission and vision. We value collaboration, respect, accountability, growth, and dependable service, and we strive to foster a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and encouraged to contribute their knowledge, experience, and ideas.

The benefits of joining our team:

As a member of DOT&PF Payroll Services, you will be part of a newly-established team with the opportunity to help shape how we work together as payroll functions transition back to the department. You will work alongside colleagues who are building new processes, strengthening services, and creating a collaborative team culture centered on professionalism, support, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position also offers an excellent opportunity to build your knowledge and experience in payroll and human resources while developing skills that can support continued career growth with the State of Alaska.

As a State of Alaska employee, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid leave accrual, health insurance options, retirement benefits, and other employee programs designed to support your overall well-being and work-life balance.

For more information about State of Alaska employee benefits, please visit:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/

The working environment you can expect:

These positions may be located in either Juneau or Anchorage, each offering a unique place to live and work in Alaska. Juneau offers a scenic setting surrounded by mountains, water, and easy access to outdoor recreation, while Anchorage provides the conveniences of a larger city with nearby trails, parks, shopping, dining, and other amenities.

You can expect a professional, collaborative office environment with a mix of independent, detail-oriented work and regular communication with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and employees throughout DOT&PF. As Payroll Services continues to transition back to the department, team members will also have opportunities to work together to refine processes, troubleshoot issues, and support the development of the new payroll team.

Depending on operational needs and supervisor approval, in-state telework (from Juneau or Anchorage) may be available after necessary training has been completed and employees are able to independently perform their assigned duties.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core 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.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information (phone number or email address) if not already listed in your Workplace Alaska application.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name i