Payroll Human Resource Technician

Job Description

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)

** This recruitment is open only to current State of Alaska employees or those having transfer or rehire rights to this job classification**

As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve rural Alaska. In this fast-paced environment you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned, while gaining experience in a range of human resource related duties that will provide a foundation for growth in multiple functional areas.

The Human Resources Payroll Technician 3 role provides leadership over payroll staff and supports the Department of Public Safety with a wide range of payroll duties to include analyzing, calculating, auditing and certifying timesheets and processing personnel actions on time and without error. This includes assuring all payroll and leave transactions are in accordance with applicable Personnel Rules, Bargaining Unit provisions, State Statutes, and Standard Operating Procedures for the State of Alaska.

Our mission is to process all payroll transactions accurately, efficiently and timely. We are committed to providing dependable service, transparent communication, and stellar customer service to State of Alaska departments and employees.

You will join a cohesive and collaborative team that works together to ensure state employees are paid accurately and on time. You will gain hands‑on experience and expand your skills in payroll and human resources. We provide a structured training program and pathways for career progression.

Full‑time benefits of this position include but are not limited to:
Health Insurance for you and your family;
Retirement Plans with employer contributions;
Paid Leave that grows with you based on years of service; and twelve paid holidays per year. Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information

We’re hiring for this position in the DPS HQ building in Anchorage, at 5700 East Tudor Road! The DPS HR‑Payroll Section is a friendly, welcoming environment that’s team oriented, and productive.

Payroll requires attention to detail and a key part of the workday involves data entry, verifying information, and reconciling figures. The work environment is digitally focused and includes reoccurring tasks leading up to paydays every two weeks.

A limited flexible hybrid telework schedule is available upon the successful completion of probation

Please ensure the competencies listed below are outlined within your work experience details of your application:

Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines…