Human Resource Technician 2 (PCN 10-0231 & 10-2252)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Support Services Division, is hiring two Human Resource Technician 2 employees for its payroll team in Juneau. The position is open to Alaska residents only. The technician processes personnel and payroll actions accurately and on time in compliance with state and federal law, Personnel Rules, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The role reviews and enters personnel actions in IRIS, reviews and certifies bi-weekly timesheets, processes payroll and related pay and leave items, and researches and resolves payroll discrepancies. It also involves communicating with employees and administrative staff about payroll procedures and questions, contributing to team procedures and processing tasks, and providing backup for Emergency Firefighter payroll. The role supports DNR’s mission to develop, conserve, and maximize Alaska’s natural resources in the public interest by ensuring employees are paid accurately and treated fairly. DNR’s Support Services team values accountability, partnership, technical excellence, and investment in people. The work is deadline-driven and technically demanding, with seasonal surges that require reliability, planning, and composure. The position is based at 400 Willoughby Avenue in downtown Juneau, under the direct supervision of the DNR Payroll Supervisor. The setting includes a collaborative HR team, regular engagement with statewide Department of Administration partners and DNR division leadership, dedicated employee parking, nearby outdoor spaces, and hybrid telework possibilities. Minimum qualifications include six months of entry technical-level human resource experience equivalent to a State of Alaska Human Resource Technician 1, or equivalent experience elsewhere. Substitutions include high school graduation or equivalent plus one year of advanced clerical experience, or one year of postsecondary education in any field. The posting defines qualifying high school equivalents and human resource work. The selection process includes supplemental questions assessing proficiency in specified competencies. If invited to interview, applicants must bring copies of their last two evaluations and three references if not included in their application, at least two of which must be from current or former direct supervisors.

Requirements

Six months of entry technical-level human resource work equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska, or equivalent experience elsewhere.
Substitution: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.
Substitution: One year of postsecondary education in any field; 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals one year.
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.
Alaska residency is required.
Position-specific competencies include attention to detail, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking/problem solving, and professionalism.
Applicants must answer the supplemental questions and rate their proficiency for each listed competency.
If postsecondary education is used to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must complete the Education section and provide transcripts to verify the credentials.
If foreign education is used to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must provide evidence of an acceptable equivalency evaluation or recognition by an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution.
If invited to interview, applicants must bring copies of their last two evaluations and three references if not included in the application; at least two references must be from a current or former direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

Review and enter a broad range of personnel actions in IRIS across multiple bargaining units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and statutes before submitting them to a supervisor for certification.
Review, work, and certify bi-weekly timesheets covering different types of pay and leave.
Receive, calculate, code, and certify bi-weekly payroll, including timesheets, leave, overtime, premium pay, late adjustments, termination final pay, and seasonal leave-without-pay processing.
Research and complete audits of pay and leave discrepancies, handle Notice of Pay Problem research assignments, calculate retroactive adjustments, and coordinate with the Division of Finance and departmental staff to resolve errors.
Serve as a point of contact for administrative staff, timekeepers, and employees by explaining payroll procedures and advising on pay and leave questions.
Contribute to standard operating procedures and assist with end-of-year actions and mass processing tasks.
Serve as a trained backup for Emergency Firefighter payroll processing.