Skip to main content

The following is a greeting given in one of the 20 indigenous languages recognized by the State of Alaska.

Ade’ ndadz dengit’a?
(Deg Xinag)
"Hello, how are you?"
Back to Top

Alaska Department of Administration Division of Finance

You are here

Administration / Finance / IRIS / References & Resources / ESS

IRIS Portal

References & Resources

Employee Self Service (ESS)


The Employee Self Service (ESS) module of IRIS Advanced allows State employees a convenient way to review various payroll information specific to them through a secure online portal accessible both inside and outside the State network.

Through ESS, employees can:

  • Submit updates to their contact information, including address changes and emergency contacts
  • View W-4 tax withholdings/allowances
  • Check leave balance(s)
  • View paycheck information
  • Create and Submit timesheets
  • View and print current or past W-2 documents

Access to ESS

link to iris ess portal login

ESS is available to all active State employees 23/7 with a brief outage each night while the payroll cycle is running. ESS may be accessed via the IRIS website or at the following URL: https://iris-ess.alaska.gov.

To login to ESS, employees will use their 6-digit Employee ID and enterprise password. If you do not know your employee ID, you may locate it using the Enterprise directory Advanced Search (accessible only from inside the SOA network).

Job-Aids and References

Timesheet Submission in ESS

ESS for timekeeping is a powerful tool that offers an efficient and empowering solution for both employees and management. ESS puts the employee in control—allowing them to enter their own time and attendance, upload PDF payroll related documents, and view their own payroll information quickly and easily. No more chasing paper! Just simple, streamlined access at your fingertips.

Accessible both inside and outside the State network, ESS promotes transparency, accountability, and convenience across all organizations. This optimized process not only saves time but also creates a more organized and efficient work environment while enhancing productivity across the board. ESS reduces administrative workload for agencies, minimizes errors, and ensures real-time updates that lead to more accurate payroll and improved compliance.

If your agency is interested in timesheet entry through ESS, please refer to the information on the Implementing Timekeeping in Employee Self Service (ESS) webpage to get started.

Important Notice - Timesheet Entry through ESS

Additional Help and Assistance

The Employee Call Center, Employee Call Center, EPIC, Division of Personnel, Department of Administration, is provided by the Division of Personnel through the Employee Planning and Information Center and is available to Executive Branch State of Alaska employees. The Employee Call Center is responsible for providing a wide range of information and referral services to new and current employees. Additional information is available at the following URL: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/EPIC/employeeCallCenter/

Contact the Employee Call Center when you have question about employment matters, such as:

  • Payroll Information
    • Duplicate paystub requests: for those that do not have access to IRIS ESS
    • Duplicate W-2 Requests: for those that do not have access to IRIS ESS
    • IRIS ESS navigation assistance
    • Merit and/or pay increment questions
    • Understanding information reflected on the paystub
    • Furlough balance and questions
    • Range, step and salary of positions
    • Leave eligibility, balance, and accrual information (also available to the direct supervisor)
    • Leave cash-in process
    • Donated leave questions (for donated leave balance contact Payroll Services (PDF))
    • Leave without pay
    • Holidays
  • How to locate forms such as:
    • Benefit forms/changes
    • Address changes
    • Name/status changes
    • Direct deposit
    • W-4 employee tax withholding updates

Mission Statement

The mission of the Division of Finance is to provide accounting, payroll, and travel services for State government.

State of Alaska Department Administration
Division of Finance

Physical Address: State Office Building,
333 Willoughby Avenue, 10th Floor,
Juneau, AK 99801
Mailing Address: PO Box 110204,
Juneau, AK 99811
Phone: (907) 465-2240
Fax: (907) 465-2169