Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll)

Alaskajobs; Anchorage, Juneau (AK, AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll) located in Anchorage or Juneau, Alaska. You will join a collaborative HR team to provide payroll support, resolve complex payroll issues, and guide staff through regulations and policies.

Expect a hybrid work arrangement after training, with location in Juneau or Anchorage and a focus on accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce across Alaska.

Qualifications

• One year of journey technical level human resource experience; equivalent to HR Technician 2.
• Substitution options include dispatching experience or two years of postsecondary education for eligibility.
• Special Note: HR work includes recruitment, payroll, or employee benefits, training, or compliance; supervision alone does not qualify.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform payroll duties, resolving complex payroll, leave and compensation issues.
• Provide guidance to the Payroll Team, admin staff and employees, incorporating regulations and policies.
• Support HR team to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Self-management

Leadership

Team building

Education

Two years postsecondary education or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting

for a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll) located in Anchorage or Juneau, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

Join the Department of Fish & Game’s (DFG) Human Resource (HR) team to provide technical information, support and assistance to DFG managers and employees. In this position, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in human resources, building both knowledge and practical skills in Payroll.

Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, you will direct and perform payroll duties, including resolving complex payroll, leave and compensation issues and assisting with training. Additionally, providing guidance to DFG’s Payroll Team, admin staff and employees, incorporating regulations, policies and procedures.

You’ll join a collaborative HR team that values strong partnerships, problem-solving, and service to our uniquely diverse workforce. Your work will help keep DFG running smoothly and ensure our employees are supported, informed, and paid accurately.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Department of Fish and Game's mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. The work done in the Division of Administrative Services- Human Resource Section, is to directly support all departmental programs and services needed to ensure we meet department, divisional, state and federal objectives.

The department strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety, well‑being, and work‑life balance are paramount. Employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

At DFG’s Division of Administrative Services (DAS), we don’t just support the mission—we live it. We value each person as an individual and take pride in the work we do for our department and for the Alaskans who depend on us. When you join DFG, you become part of a team that champions work–life balance, encourages professional growth, and cultivates a positive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

You’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues who care deeply about Alaska’s resources and the communities that rely on them. Together, you’ll be part of a cohesive, collaborative payroll team committed to ensuring every DFG employee is paid accurately and on time—because their work matters, and so does yours.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located in Juneau or Anchorage.

Juneau DFG Headquarters is right on the Downtown Boardwalk and overlooking the stunning Gastineau Channel. You’ll enjoy easy parking, quick access to coffee and lunch spots, and a beautiful waterfront walking path perfect for mid‑day resets or after‑work strolls.

The Anchorage Fish and Game office is near the Chugach Mountains, with easy access to nearby hiking trails and the scenic Anchorage coastline, offering staff a close connection to Alaska’s natural landscapes.

DFG is committed to true work–life balance. After a successful training period, you’ll have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that blends in‑office collaboration with telework days. You can also shape your workday within standard Monday–Friday operating hours, giving you room to build a schedule that supports both your productivity and your life outside the office.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

Interpersonal Skills:

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

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.

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.

Team Building:

Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll) please

go to the following link:

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

The location of this position is currently in Juneau. The position may be located in Anchoarge, dependent upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There is only ONE position to be filled.