What you will be doing:
Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, this position serves as a working lead staff member and manages the day-to-day operations of the personnel and payroll functions for their assigned departmental agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for directing the work of their team of Human Resource Technician 2s and/or support staff members. They will provide training to staff, assign and evaluate workloads, review and certify personnel actions processed by payroll staff, and certify payroll, supplemental warrants, pay and leave audits, and family leave processing.

Our organization, mission and culture:
Payroll Services provides assistance and advice to the operational and administrative staff of their assigned agencies regarding personnel/payroll processing.

We foster a fun and productive work environment and value integrity, professionalism, empowerment, approachability, continuous learning, and accountability.

Our division has a worthwhile mission we all believe in. We share mutual respect with one another and our supervisors. Many of us enjoy friendships with our co-workers and professionally appreciate many more. We routinely gather together to share our success and accomplishments.

The diversity of Human Resource work provides ample opportunity for professional development. Whether you are looking to begin your HR career, further develop new HR skills, or begin your career with the State of Alaska, this could be the job for you!

The benefits of joining our team:
This position is a great opportunity for a an individual who is looking to expand their payroll knowledge and develop leadership skills.

The working environment you can expect:
We are located in the Michael J. Burns building, close to the Juneau/Douglas bridge; within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. This is a fast paced work environment with duties changing daily based on the needs of payroll staff and the payroll cycle.

Who we are looking for:

• A comprehensive knowledge of bargaining unit contracts, personnel rules, payroll related statutes and regulations.
• A high level of technical knowledge in the area of payroll and personnel processing.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to quickly and accurately enter, modify and gather information from an automated payroll system.
• Working knowledge and experience auditing payroll and personnel actions.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of journey technical level human resource experience. This is equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or 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 post secondary 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 post secondary 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 elsewhere.
OR
Two years in any combination of post secondary 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" includes experience in recruitment and selection, classification, employee training, employer provided benefits programs, employment law compliance, personnel and payroll, or labor relations. Supervision of subordinates does not in itself constitute human resource work.

Additional Required Information

COVER LETTER
A professionally written cover letter is required and is key to an interview for this position. Attention to detail and following directions is key to being successful in this position, as such, the cover letter only needs to address why you are interested in this position. If you do not follow instructions and submit the cover letter as outlined, you WILL NOT advance to the next step of the selection process unless you are contractually required to be interviewed as a member of the Confidential Employees Association.

Additional required information at the time of interview:

• List of three professional references including current phone number.
• College transcripts (if using college course work to meet the minimum qualifications).

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. 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 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.

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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission (including account creation) or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or 907-465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager listed in the Contact Information section below.

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.

Contact Information

Brittney Church
Payroll Services Assistant Manager
Ph: (907) 465-4426
brittney.church@alaska.gov

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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.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
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information