Human Resources Coordinator

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full employee benefits package

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees and fami

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Job summary

The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) at the University of Alaska seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to provide day-to-day HR support, guidance, and resource connections. This hybrid/onsite role resides on the UAF or UAA campuses with four days on campus and one day remote when approved, and is placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78.

Responsibilities include HR and payroll tasks, recruitment support, policy interpretation, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, plus two years of HR-related experience.
• Ability to work on site as part of a team.
• Strong policy interpretation and training pursuit.
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and HR systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to employees by answering questions, offering guidance, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
• Manage specialized HR and payroll functions while applying University, federal, and state regulations.
• Coordinate and support recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, evaluation, and referrals.
• Analyze and resolve complex personnel issues.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HR systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support employees with guidance, answers, and connections to the right resources. This full-time, non-exempt, term-funded staff role provides a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package, with options for flexible on-site or hybrid arrangements based on operational needs and University regulations.

Work is available at the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, or the UAA Anchorage campus, with support for hybrid scheduling options such as four days on campus and one day remote when approved by supervisory needs. The hiring placement will be on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to employees by answering questions, offering guidance, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
• Manage specialized HR and payroll functions while applying University, federal, and state regulations.
• Coordinate and support recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, evaluation, and referrals.
• Analyze and resolve complex personnel issues.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to work on site as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Capability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, interpret policies and procedures, work independently, and proactively pursue training across a broad range of human resources matters.
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and human resources systems, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to apply institutional and regulatory requirements in support of daily operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
• Successful completion of a background check is required; employment offers are contingent on this check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full employee benefits package
• Retirement options
• Annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members
• Affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage

Additional Information

This position is located in Anchorage, AK 99508 (hybrid). UA reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion, while remote work for employees outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the role.

ACEP participates in hiring using E-Verify, which compares information from an employee’s Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

Reasonable accommodations are available through the University of Alaska ADA team at [e-mail] for assistance completing the application or during the interview process.

Applications will be accepted for review starting November 4, 2026, by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time. Interviews are anticipated for the week following Thanksgiving, with an estimated start date of December 11, 2026, subject to change based on the recruitment process.

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