Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll Lead - PCN 253094)

About the Department

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Statewide Administrative Services, is looking for a Human Resource Technician 3 (Payroll Lead) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Anchorage: $29.54 hourly (OT Eligible)
Juneau: $31.02 hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:
If you are interested in joining a collaborative team supported by knowledgeable staff and enjoy building positive working relationships with a unique workforce, this may be the position for you. Our team is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing, certification, review, and audit of payroll and personnel actions for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position serves as a lead technical resource for payroll and personnel administration. You will review and certify payroll, personnel, and leave transactions; audit records and resolve discrepancies; and ensure actions comply with applicable Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, statutes, regulations, departmental policies, and established procedures. You will also provide guidance and technical support to team members, managers, and employees, and assist with researching and resolving complex or sensitive payroll and personnel issues.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
DOT&PF’s mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving,” and our HR vision is "We will work to serve the department by being a trusted resource, strategic partner, leader, and innovator in the delivery of human resource services."

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination are essential to our success. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, shared accountability, and leveraging resources across the department to achieve results and provide excellent service to Alaskans. 

The benefits of joining our team:
Our HR team is positive, knowledgeable, and collaborative, with a strong focus on professionalism, teamwork, support, and continuous improvement. We are committed to DOT&PF’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Safety and take pride in providing essential services to employees across the department.

In this role, you will make a valuable contribution by supporting the timely and accurate processing of payroll for the largest department in the State of Alaska.
This position offers a great opportunity to expand your human resources experience, strengthen your technical skills, and continue growing your career in public service. DOT&PF supports professional development through training, mentorship, and opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of payroll and personnel functions.

The State of Alaska also offers a generous benefits package and excellent retirement benefits. Please visit https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/ for more information.

The working environment you can expect:
This position may be located in either Anchorage or Juneau. 

Our Anchorage office is located in a central location with convenient access to nearby restaurants, shopping, and services. 
Our Juneau office is located next to SEARHC and near DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, with plenty of parking and views of the channel.

Wherever located, you will be part of a department that supports Alaska’s unique and diverse transportation system, helping provide the services needed to keep communities connected across the state. In-state telework options are available if approved by the supervisor.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

To view the general description and examples of duties for the Human Resource Technician 3 position, please visit: Job Class Specifications | Human Resource Technician 3

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information, if not already listed in your Workplace Alaska application.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.

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 (907) 465-4095 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.

Other Qualifications

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager(s) at the following:

Name: Corbin Backhaus, Payroll Supervisor

Phone: (907) 465-2897

Email: [email protected]

Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:   See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note:  The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of AlaskaAddress PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/