Human Resource Technician ; PCN

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, is recruiting for multiple Human Resource Technician 2s in Juneau

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

• Processing personnel actions and timesheets:
  You will 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 your supervisor for certification. You will also review, work on, and certify biweekly timesheets covering all types of pay and leave.
• Owning timesheet and payroll processing:
  You will receive, calculate, code, and certify bi-weekly payroll, including timesheets, leave, overtime, premium pay, late adjustments, and final pay for terminations and seasonal leave without pay — ensuring accuracy and compliance with CBAs, FLSA, and state payroll policy every pay period.
• Conducting payroll and leave audits:
  You will research and complete audits of pay and leave discrepancies, process Notice of Pay Problem (NOPP) research assignments, calculate retroactive adjustments, and coordinate with the Division of Finance and departmental staff to resolve errors accurately and on time.
• Communicating proactively with clients:
  You will serve as a responsive, solutions-focused point of contact for administrative staff, timekeepers, and employees — explaining payroll procedures, counseling on pay and leave questions, and working to prevent issues from escalating into formal grievances or NOPPs.
• Supporting team operations:
  You will contribute to standard operating procedures, assist with end-of-year actions and mass processing tasks, and serve as a trained backup for Emergency Firefighter (EFF) payroll processing — helping build a unit that is accurate, consistent, and resilient.

The Department of Natural Resources manages Alaska’s natural resources in the best interest of Alaskans — developing, conserving, and maximizing their use consistent with the public good. DNR’s HR Payroll team supports that mission by ensuring the people who carry it out are paid accurately, treated fairly, and backed by staff who are reliable and hold themselves to a high standard.

Within Support Services, we value professionalism, collaboration, and integrity.

• Accountability:
  We own our work and our mistakes, and focus quickly on lessons learned.
• Partnership:
  We build relationships across divisions and with statewide partners that make the work better for everyone.
• Technical excellence:
  We hold ourselves to a high standard because the employees we serve depend on it.
• Investment in people: A well-trained, supported team delivers better outcomes — for DNR and for Alaskans.

• A genuine commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Meaningful connection to a department with a broad, visible impact across Alaska.
• Exposure to varied HR functions, with opportunities for professional growth and employee engagement.

Additionally, this position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, retirement options, and medical, vision, and dental plans, all designed to support professionals both personally and professionally as they serve the public. Please see the Benefits tab for details.

• A collaborative, solutions-focused HR team environment.
• Regular engagement with statewide DOA partners and DNR division leadership.
• A convenient downtown location with outdoor spaces for breaks and lunches, and hybrid telework possibilities.

• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to…