Payroll Human Resource Technician 3 (12-1488)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

twelve paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety, is seeking a Human Resources Payroll Technician 3 in Anchorage. You will lead payroll staff, analyze and certify timesheets, and ensure all payroll transactions comply with personnel rules and state statutes.

This role requires attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced government environment. The position offers a hybrid telework option after probation, a structured training program, and benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

• One year of journey technical level HR experience.
• Equivalent HR Technician 2 level with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll staff and support payroll duties.
• Analyze, calculate, audit, and certify timesheets.
• Process personnel actions on time and without error.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with applicable rules, bargaining provisions, statutes, and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Comprehension

Accountability

Job description

ALASKA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirement in order to be considered for employment at this time.

NOTE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been broadened and extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve rural Alaska. In this fast-paced environment you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned, while gaining experience in a range of human resource related duties that will provide a foundation for growth in multiple functional areas.

The Human Resources Payroll Technician 3 role provides leadership over payroll staff and supports the Department of Public Safety with a wide range of payroll duties to include analyzing, calculating, auditing and certifying timesheets and processing 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
• twelve paid holidays per year

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT

We’re hiring for this position in the DPS HQ building in Anchorage, at 5700 East Tudor Road! The DPS HR-Payroll Section is a friendly, welcoming environment that’s team oriented, and productive.

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 includes reoccurring tasks leading up to paydays every two weeks.

A limited flexible hybrid telework schedule is available upon the successful completion of probation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Please ensure the competencies listed below are outlined within your work experience details of your application.

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department’s mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

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.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES ONLY

Candidates must currently hold permanent employment status within their current period of service, or have transfer rights, or, if separated, have rehire rights to this job classification.

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

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 is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or [phone] if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [e-mail].

CONTACT

Jessie Monkelien

DPS HR Business Partner

[e-mail]