Human Resource Technician 2 (Payroll Tech) (PCN 251258M)

State of Alaska•Juneau or Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is hiring Payroll Technicians to join its newly established Payroll Services team in Anchorage or Juneau. The team is taking payroll processing functions back into DOT&PF as the State of Alaska transitions from a centralized payroll model to a decentralized one. Team members will help establish processes, strengthen payroll operations, and provide service to DOT&PF employees across the state. Under general guidance, the position processes, certifies, reviews, and audits payroll and personnel actions to ensure payroll, personnel, and leave transactions are accurate and comply with applicable Personnel Rules, bargaining unit agreements, statutes, policies, and standard operating procedures. The position also provides technical information and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, and other customers on payroll and personnel matters. The role is based in a professional, collaborative office environment, with a mix of independent, detail-oriented work and regular communication with colleagues and customers. In-state telework from Juneau or Anchorage may be available after training, subject to operational needs and supervisor approval. The department describes the position as an opportunity to build payroll and human resources knowledge and experience and contribute to the development of the new team.

Requirements

Six months of entry technical-level human resource work experience equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent experience elsewhere; or meet an allowed substitution.
Substitution: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.
Substitution: One year of postsecondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university) in any field.
Relevant human resource work may include recruitment and selection, classification, employee training, employer-provided benefits programs, employment law compliance, personnel, payroll, or employee or labor relations.
Demonstrated computer skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, reading comprehension, and self-management.
Applicants must be Alaska residents.
If education is used to meet or support minimum qualifications, education details must be entered in the application and transcripts provided.

Responsibilities

Process, certify, review, and audit payroll and personnel actions for the department.
Ensure payroll, personnel, and leave transactions are accurate and comply with applicable Personnel Rules, bargaining unit agreements, statutes, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical information and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, and other customers regarding payroll and personnel matters.
Contribute to establishing processes and strengthening payroll operations as payroll functions transition back to DOT&PF.
Work with the team to refine processes, troubleshoot issues, and support development of the new payroll team.