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!

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. 

Payroll Technician

Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, Alaska (Hybrid)

At University of Alaska, payday isn’t just a date—it’s a carefully choreographed operation.
Behind the scenes, a team works in sync to make sure nearly 6,000 employees get paid accurately and on time every two weeks. And right at the heart of it all is the Payroll Technician—a detail-loving problem solver who keeps everything running smoothly.

Each day, you step into a role where numbers tell stories. You enter payroll data with precision, double-check every figure, and make sure deductions—taxes, benefits, garnishments—are all exactly right. It’s a bit like being a detective too: when something doesn’t add up, you dig in, research the issue, and find the answer.

You’re not doing it alone. The payroll team collaborates closely, supporting one another to meet deadlines and keep things moving. There’s a rhythm to it—biweekly cycles, shared goals, and the quiet satisfaction of getting everything just right.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving puzzles, values accuracy, and wants a strong starting point in HR, this role offers more than just a job—it’s a chance to learn, grow, and become an essential part of a system that keeps the university running.

For more details, check out the Payroll Technician requisition # 533034 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. 

Senior Employee Accommodation Specialist

Hybrid, Remote or Remote within Alaska

Are you ready for your next HR challenge? UA HR is seeking a Senior Employee Accommodation Specialist to serve as the institution’s subject matter expert on workplace accommodations. In this role, you will partner closely with Leaves, Labor & Employee Relations, and General Counsel to ensure compliance with federal and state laws while managing complex and high-risk accommodation cases. You will lead the Accommodations team by overseeing case management, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring quality, consistency, and legally defensible outcomes across the program. This position also plays a key role in identifying trends, improving processes, and educating managers and HR partners—helping to build a compliant, equitable, and effective workplace.

For more details, check out the Senior Employee Accommodation Specialist requisition # 532760 on the UA CAREERS SITE. 

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