Payroll Technician I,II or III - Finance - Juneau - Open Until Filled

Position Title : Payroll Technician I, II, III

Department : Finance

Location : Juneau

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Pay Grade(s) : 7-10

Purpose : Payroll Technicians support the full payroll cycle for Tlingit & Haida by ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee pay, benefits, deductions, and related financial transactions. This position assists with auditing, reconciliation, reporting, records management, and customer service to maintain reliable payroll operations and compliance.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation :

• All Payroll Technicians perform the following core duties :
• Payroll Processing & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal / state regulations, policies, and labor requirements.
• Process, calculate, and audit payroll transactions (new hires, promotions, separations, retirements).
• Review payroll and benefits documents for accuracy, coding, completeness, and compliance.
• Record expenditures in the correct month and maintain documentation throughout the payroll cycle.
• Enter payroll transactions and update employee information, benefits, and deductions in HRIS.
• Records, Auditing & Reporting
• Track, maintain, and audit payroll documents and records.
• Support annual external audits by providing requested sample selections.
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with payroll requirements.
• Employee Support & Training
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.
• Provide training on timesheets, leave requests, and HRIS self-service.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Administrative Support
• Interpret and communicate payroll procedures and policies.
• Perform filing and recordkeeping duties (timesheets, personnel actions, withholdings, enrollment forms).
• Provide backup support to payroll staff as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• TIERED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Payroll Technician I - Entry Level
• Additional responsibilities include :
• Assist with reviewing payroll documents before entry.
• Identify basic errors and make corrections under supervision.
• Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping for payroll functions.
• Support annual audit requests by gathering files and documentation.
• Provide general assistance to employees and departments with routine inquiries.
• Payroll Technician II - Intermediate Level
• Includes all Payroll Technician I duties, plus :
• Independently update employee benefits and deductions in HRIS.
• Conduct more advanced audits of payroll documents and coding.
• Provide technical support for HRIS timekeeping functions.
• Assist with troubleshooting payroll discrepancies.
• Serve as secondary backup to payroll accountants.
• Apply broader knowledge of payroll processes and labor regulations.
• Payroll Technician III - Advanced / Lead-Level
• Includes all I & II duties, plus :
• Review and approve payroll and benefits-related documentation before processing.
• Generate payroll reports for management and leadership.
• Evaluate payroll processes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Identify training needs or procedural gaps and recommend solutions.
• Assist in developing or updating payroll procedures and workflows.
• Provide higher-level technical support and guidance to other payroll staff.
• Lead or support specialized payroll tasks (tax forms, garnishments, complex deductions).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively :

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills) :

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills) :

Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation :

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job :