New Employee Responsibiliity

Last Update: May 2026

New Employee Responsibility Printable Checklist (PDF)

The following information is provided to help you complete the orientation process and to identify time sensitive items that need to be completed. Please review the following carefully. Questions should be directed to the Employee Call Center at (907)465-3009 or employeecallcenter@alaska.gov. Unless otherwise noted in the instructions or on the form, all documents should be submitted to Payroll Services. Unless otherwise noted in the instructions or on the form, all documents should be submitted to Payroll Services. The email addresses for submitting paperwork to Division of Finance, Payroll Services can be found on the Payroll Contacts webpage.

Complete all steps in the orientation process

• Review General Information
• Review DRB's New Employee Benefit Education Videos / Checklist
• Review Insurance Enrollment Information (Be aware of enrollment deadlines!)
• Review Retirement Information
• Review Resources and Policies
• Print and complete all of the appropriate forms on the Forms page (You are required to complete forms immediately and in no case later than 5 calendar days after your appointment date.)
• Meet with your supervisor or appropriate departmental representative for department orientation (Bring all forms with you for processing.)
• Bring the required documentation for the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) (A list of the required documentation can be found on the back of the I-9 form.)
• Bring a copy of a personal check with the routing number on it or other bank verification of account number as applicable, if you choose to use Direct Deposit (Direct Deposit is required for SU and GGU employees and strongly recommended for all others.)
  Important Note: Expect up to two pay periods for processing of new direct deposit or changes to allow for the pre-note process. Prior to that you will receive your check via mail to the mailing address reflected in IRIS Employee Self Service (ESS).

The following items are time sensitive:

Health Insurance

You must elect coverage within 30 days of your hire date, or you will be enrolled in the default plan. Refer to the Insurance Enrollment Information page of this orientation for more detailed information.

Important

Leave without pay taken within the first 30 days of employment may postpone health insurance coverage until you are in pay status for 30 consecutive days.

Optional / Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Optional / Voluntary Supplemental Benefit enrollment must be completed within 30 calendar days from your date of hire to qualify for those selections in the current benefit year. Refer to the Insurance Enrollment Information page of this orientation for more detailed information.

Union Notification

The State is required to notify you that it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate Union within 10 days of your hire date. The contact information is included on the Orientation Forms page of this orientation.