Senior Administrative Assistant - Payroll & HR Support

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement plan

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 in Juneau, Alaska to provide comprehensive administrative support across payroll, personnel processing, travel coordination, purchasing, and records management. The role includes leading administrative staff and coordinating daily work assignments.

Located in Juneau, the position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills required.
• Clerical skills incl. filing, data entry, records management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Customer service mindset with ability to handle inquiries.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including payroll, personnel processing, travel, purchasing, records management, and reception.
• Lead and coordinate administrative staff, assign daily tasks, identify workflow issues, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in recruitment activities and general office operations.
• Support departments with compliance and documentation where needed.

Skills

Oral Written Comm

Clerical

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Adaptability

Education

Six months entry-level tech experience

One year advanced clerical experience

Post-secondary education (1 year)

Job description

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 in Juneau, Alaska to provide comprehensive administrative support across payroll, personnel processing, travel coordination, purchasing, and records management. The role includes leading administrative staff and coordinating daily work assignments.

Located in Juneau, the position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication.