Human Resource Technician 3

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities seeks a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll Lead) to ensure accurate payroll and personnel processing. The role leads payroll actions under supervision, certifies transactions, and supports the team with complex issues.

Anchorage or Juneau locations; pay varies by site (Anchorage $29.54 hourly, Juneau $31.02 hourly; OT eligible). Telework possible in-state with supervisor approval; strong compliance and collaboration are

Qualifications

• One year of journey technical level human resource experience.
• Experience in recruitment/selection, classification, payroll, or employee relations is considered HR work.

Responsibilities

• Review and certify payroll, personnel, and leave transactions.
• Audit records and resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with rules, agreements, and policies.
• Provide guidance and technical support to team members, managers, and employees.

Skills

Self-Management

Leadership

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Two years of postsecondary education

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Statewide Administrative Services, is looking for a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll Lead) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; questions regarding the salary may be addressed at the time of interview.

Anchorage: $29.54 hourly (OT Eligible)

Juneau: $31.02 hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:

If you are interested in joining a collaborative team supported by knowledgeable staff and enjoy building positive working relationships with a unique workforce, this may be the position for you. Our team is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing, certification, review, and audit of payroll and personnel actions for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF). Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position serves as a lead technical resource for payroll and personnel administration. You will review and certify payroll, personnel, and leave transactions; audit records and resolve discrepancies; and ensure actions comply with applicable Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, statutes, regulations, departmental policies, and established procedures. You will also provide guidance and technical support to team members, managers, and employees, and assist with researching and resolving complex or sensitive payroll and personnel issues.

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."

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination are essential to our success. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, shared accountability, and leveraging resources across the department to achieve results and provide excellent service to Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our HR team is positive, knowledgeable, and collaborative, with a strong focus on professionalism, teamwork, support, and continuous improvement. We are committed to DOT&PF’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Safety and take pride in providing essential services to employees across the department.

In this role, you will make a valuable contribution by supporting the timely and accurate processing of payroll for the largest department in the State of Alaska. This position offers a great opportunity to expand your human resources experience, strengthen your technical skills, and continue growing your career in public service. DOT&PF supports professional development through training, mentorship, and opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of payroll and personnel functions.

The State of Alaska also offers a generous benefits package and excellent retirement benefits. Please visit https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/ for more information.

The working environment you can expect:

This position may be located in either Anchorage or Juneau.

Our Anchorage office is located in a central location with convenient access to nearby restaurants, shopping, and services. Our Juneau office is located next to SEARHC and near DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, with plenty of parking and views of the channel.

Wherever located, you will be part of a department that supports Alaska’s unique and diverse transportation system, helping provide the services needed to keep communities connected across the state. In-state telework options are available if approved by the supervisor.

Who we are looking for:

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

• 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.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account 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.

To view the general description and examples of duties for the Human Resource Technician 3 position, please visit: Job Class Specifications | Human Resource Technician 3

One year of journey technical level human resource experience. This is equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution: One year of technical level dispatching experience as an Alaska Marine Highway System Dispatcher with the State of Alaska.

OR Two years of postsecondary education (64 semester hours or 96 quarter hours equal 2 years) from an accredited college or university in any field.

OR Two years in any combination of postsecondary education (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month) from an accredited college or university and human resources experience at the journey technical level. This experience is equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR Two years in any combination of postsecondary education (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month) from an accredited college or university and technical level dispatching experience. This experience is equivalent to an Alaska Marine Highway System Dispatcher with the State of Alaska.

Special Note: "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. Supervision of subordinates does not in itself constitute human resource work.

NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

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.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager(s) at the following:

Name: Corbin Backhaus, Payroll Supervisor

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]