Elevate your career in Human Resources with the University of Alaska. We’re seeking dynamic HR professionals who are ready to make a difference across our statewide community.

Are you ready to make an impact where people and purpose meet? The University of Alaska’s Human Resources team is growing, and we’re seeking HR professionals who are collaborative problem‑solvers dedicated to service. Whether you’re passionate about mentoring staff, ensuring accurate payroll, guiding employee relations, or bridging HR and technology, there’s a place for you here!

Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Fairbanks, Alaska

This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with exceptional judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills. Successful candidates will have experience supporting senior executives, coordinating complex projects and priorities, managing confidential information, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires strong written and verbal communication abilities, advanced organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also possess demonstrated experience in executive support, project coordination, meeting and event management, research and analysis, and preparing professional communications, reports, and presentations. A commitment to professionalism, discretion, customer service, and continuous process improvement is essential.

For more details, check out the Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) requisition # 533457 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

Director of Workplace Culture and Relations

Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska

As our Director of Workplace Culture and Relations, you will lead the strategic vision for employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce development, and talent management across the University of Alaska system.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will partner closely with executive leadership, campus HR teams, and Labor Relations to strengthen workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, and support a thriving workforce across our geographically dispersed institution.

As a trusted advisor, you will help shape workforce strategies that align with the university's mission of education, research, and service. From leading complex employee relations matters and organizational change initiatives to advancing leadership development and succession planning, your work will directly influence the employee experience and long-term success of the university.

For more details, check out the Director of Workplace Culture and Relations requisition # 533042 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

Workforce Relations Coordinator

Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska

As our Workforce Relations Coordinator, you’ll get a front-row seat to how a large, complex institution actually works - supporting collective bargaining sessions, assisting with workplace investigations, and helping resolve grievances, all as part of a small, collaborative team. You’ll build hands-on versatile expertise in labor relations and employment law working alongside experienced leadership, legal counsel and HR partners, with genuine room to grow into certification and expanded responsibility. It’s confidential, trust-based work from day one, in a role that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who bring discretion, curiosity, and care this work deserves.

For more details, check out the Workforce Relations Coordinator requisition # 533026 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

International & Out-of-State Employee Accounting Compliance Manager

Fairbanks, Alaska (Hybrid)

The International & Out-of-State Employee Accounting Compliance Manager is the engine that keeps the UA System running smoothly. In this high‑impact role, you become the organization’s trusted expert on employment compliance, multi‑jurisdiction payroll, and global mobility regulations — ensuring every employee, no matter where they work, is supported by accurate processes, airtight compliance, and forward‑thinking strategy.

You lead the charge in navigating evolving tax laws, paid leave mandates, international employment rules, and remote‑work requirements. Your work shapes the policies, controls, and risk‑mitigation strategies that protect the organization across states and countries. With deep expertise and sharp analytical insight, you partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and external advisors to build seamless, compliant systems that scale with organizational growth.

For more details, check out the International & Out-of-State Employee Accounting Compliance Manager requisition # 532978 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

Employee Accommodation Specialist

Hybrid, Remote or Remote within Alaska

Are you ready for your next HR challenge? In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors, partnering closely with Leaves, Labor & Employee Relations, and HR colleagues to ensure compliance with federal and state laws while managing accommodation cases. You will oversee the interactive process for assigned cases, review documentation, and provide clear, consistent, and legally defensible determinations. This position also supports effective communication, maintains accurate and confidential records, and contributes to a consistent and equitable accommodations process.

For more details, check out the Employee Accommodation Specialist requisition # 532758 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

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