Payroll Services Assistant Manager (PCN 044010)

Unclassified - Juneau, AK

Full-time - Manager

Juneau, AK

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

This position serves as the Payroll Services Assistant Manager for the Statewide Payroll Services section under the direction of the Payroll Services Manager. It is responsible for providing advanced human resources support to the Department of Health, Department of Family and Community Services, and the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The Payroll Services Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in managing two teams of payroll services staff, establishing statewide payroll standards and processes, and investigating formal grievances and complaints concerning payroll disputes. Additionally, this role involves acting as the Payroll Services Manager as needed in their absence, ensuring continuity and efficiency in payroll operations. The Department of Administration, Division of Finance is dedicated to providing the highest quality accounting, payroll, and travel services for the State of Alaska. As part of a small, welcoming community of accountants, analysts, technicians, and payroll specialists, the Payroll Services Assistant Manager will conduct the State's financial business with integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement. This position is part of the leadership team within the Statewide Payroll Services section, which is currently undergoing a comprehensive restructuring to redefine their work culture, values, and operational efficiency. This is a pivotal time for the organization, and the Payroll Services Assistant Manager will contribute to creating a better, more vibrant workplace for all employees. By joining our team, you will be part of a transformative journey and have opportunities for significant professional growth and development. The working environment is dynamic and evolving, with a focus on positive change, making it an exciting time to be involved in the payroll services sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage two teams of payroll services staff.
• Establish statewide payroll standards and processes.
• Investigate formal grievances and complaints concerning payroll disputes.
• Act as the Payroll Services Manager in their absence.

Requirements

• Current CEA bargaining unit member or having transfer or rehire rights to this job classification.
• Experience in payroll services management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of human resources support functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a government or public sector payroll environment.
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems.

Benefits

• Opportunities for significant professional growth and development.
• Participation in a transformative journey to rebuild the organization.
• Dynamic working environment with a focus on positive change.