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(Deg Xinag)
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Info for State Employees

  

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Calendars

  • State Calendar Downloads
    • 2025 Calendars
      • Biweekly Payroll Calendar [PDF] / B&W Version [PDF]
        • Alternate Format [PDF] / B&W Version [PDF]
      • State Holidays Only Calendar [PDF] / B&W Version [PDF]
        • Alternate Format [PDF] / B&W Version [PDF]
  • ESS Hours of Availability
    • Days - available seven days a week
    • Hours - 24 hours a day with a brief outage while the payroll cycle is running

Charge Cards

References

  • Information for Cardholders
  • One Card Activation - Step by Step Guide [PDF]
  • Common Card Decline Reasons [PDF]
  • Inappropriate Charge Card Use by Employees [PDF]

Contacts

  • U.S. Bank Cardholder Support
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Employee Self Service (ESS)

The IRIS System includes an Employee Self Service (ESS) module. ESS 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. More information about ESS can be found on the IRIS References and Resources webpage.

  • ESS Login
  • Hours of Availability
    • Days - available seven days a week
    • Hours - 24 hours a day with a brief outage while the payroll cycle is running

Job-Aids and References

  • Employee Role User Guide
  • Onboarding for New Employees [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Name Change Information
  • Direct Deposit Information
  • How to Update Work Phone Number in the Employee Directory [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • How to Move Between Employee Profiles for Multiple Positions [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Employee Address Updates (ADDR) Job Aid [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Emergency Contact Information (EMER) Job Aid [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • How to read your payroll stub & yearly W2 earnings statement [PDF]
    • W-2 to Paystub Comparison Estimator [XLSX]

Video Tutorials (SOA Only)

The IRIS Advanced Learning Series Video Tutorials are available online in the AspireAlaska Learning Management System. For questions about accessing AspireAlaska, please contact the AspireAlaska Help Desk at AspireAlaska@alaska.gov. Topics include:

  • Navigation: Employee Self Service
  • Leave Cash-in Calculator
    • Leave Cash-in Calculator (LCAL) Map [PDF] (SOA Only)

Forms

  • Allowance for Employee-Owned Electronic Communication Device Form [PDF]
  • Designation of Beneficiary For Unpaid Compensation [PDF]
  • Electronic Payment Agreement (For State EE Reimbursements) [PDF]
  • Employee Form Packets
  • Employee Notice of Pay Problem Form [PDF]
  • Employee Vendor Record Request [PDF]
  • E-Travel Issue Resolution Form
  • E-Travel Positive Comment Form
  • HR Forms (DOP&LR)
  • Mileage Form [XLSX]
  • Military Leave Benefit Election Form [PDF]
  • Payroll Direct Deposit Form [PDF]
  • State Employee Clearance Form [PDF]
  • Travel Advance Authorization Form [PDF]
  • Travel Authorization Form with Linked Travel Request [Macro-Enabled XLTM]
  • Travel Authorization Form with Linked Travel Request [Macro-Free XLSX]
  • Travel Questionnaire for OT Eligible Employees [PDF]
  • Travel Questionnaire for OT Eligible Employees Supplement [PDF]
  • W-4 Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate [PDF]

Payroll

Employee Self Service (ESS)

The IRIS System includes the introduction of the Employee Self-Service (ESS) module. ESS allows State employees a convenient way to review payroll information specific to them through a secure online portal accessible both inside and outside the State network. More information about ESS can be found on the IRIS References and Resources webpage.

  • ESS Login
  • Hours of Availability
    • Days - available seven days a week
    • Hours - 24 hours a day with a brief outage while the payroll cycle is running
Job-Aids and References
  • Employee Role User Guide
  • Onboarding for New Employees [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Name Change Information
  • Direct Deposit Information
  • How to Update Work Phone Number in the Employee Directory [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • How to Move Between Employee Profiles for Multiple Positions [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Employee Address Updates (ADDR) Job Aid [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • Emergency Contact Information (EMER) Job Aid [PDF] (SOA Only)
  • How to read your payroll stub & yearly W2 earnings statement [PDF]
    • W-2 to Paystub Comparison Estimator [XLSX]
Video Tutorials (SOA Only)

The IRIS Advanced Learning Series Video Tutorials are available online in the AspireAlaska Learning Management System. For questions about accessing AspireAlaska, please contact the AspireAlaska Help Desk at AspireAlaska@alaska.gov. Topics include:

  • Navigation: Employee Self Service
  • Leave Cash-in Calculator
    • Leave Cash-in Calculator (LCAL) Map [PDF] (SOA Only)

Other References

  • Direct Deposit Information
  • Employee Fringe Benefits
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  • How to read your payroll stub & yearly W2 earnings statement [PDF]
  • IRS Form 1095 FAQs
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