Human Resources Coordinator - Signers' Business Office

Are you passionate about people, process, and purpose? Join the Signers' Business Office (SBO) as a Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)—a vital role supporting the teams that power UAF behind the scenes.

In this dynamic position, you’ll guide hiring managers and search committees through recruitment, onboarding, and classification—ensuring equity, compliance, and a smooth experience every step of the way. You’ll help shape the workforce through position development, compensation research, and offer preparation.

As SBO’s payroll and timesheet lead, you’ll manage bi-weekly payroll, verify timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and support all things pay-related—including bonuses, honorariums, and retroactive adjustments. You’ll work closely with UAHR, fiscal officers, and grant managers to align HR actions with funding and policy.

This role also supports onboarding, visa coordination, and international hires—keeping the human side of SBO running smoothly.

You’ll be part of a supportive, dedicated, and genuinely wonderful team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and a sense of humor.

If you’re detail-oriented, solution-focused, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a solid background in payroll, accounting, and human resource systems, along with a strong working knowledge of BOR Policies and UA Regulations. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, solves problems creatively, and brings precision to every task—from data entry to policy interpretation. You should be comfortable juggling deadlines, adapting to change, and working independently with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality are essential. If you’re someone who enjoys being the go-to person for all things HR, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a positive, professional attitude to every interaction, we’d love to have you on our team. Two years of progressive HR experience, especially with automated systems, is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years progressive experience in human resource related activities. Specifically automated financial and personnel systems.

One year college coursework in business, human resources administration, public affairs, psychology, sociology or other relevant field of study and two years of professional human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the  UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin immediately. To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on June 29, 2026 .

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Sr. Human Resources Coordinator at View email address on careers.alaska.edu

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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