Title:  HR & Payroll Coordinator - Denali National Park / Doyon Joint Venture

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to join our dynamic seasonal team in Denali National Park & Preserve. This role will be crucial in ensuring smooth HR and payroll operations, particularly in a complex environment with multiple contracts and union affiliations.

About Denali National Park & Preserve and Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture:​

Summer days in Alaska stretch nearly endlessly, with up to 20 hours of daylight on the Summer Solstice. Spanning 6.2 million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America, and attracts over half a million visitors annually. Conveniently accessible by road—4.5 hours from Anchorage and 2 hours from Fairbanks.

Doyon Limited and Aramark have teamed up in a Joint Venture as the Denali National Park & Preserve's Concessionaire. Open May to September, our operation manages the transportation, retail, guest service and food and beverage concessions with our client; The National Park Service. By road, our 100 Blue Bird Bus Fleet takes guests past the 15-mile public access point daily during summer months, allowing people to hike, view wildlife, climb, and camp where few people have set foot.
 

This is a seasonal role with ideal dates of April 14 - September 24, 2025.

We offer competitive wages, paid Holidays, Sick Pay and Benefits Stipend. On-site housing and meal plan ($15/day all inclusive!) & local discounts! 
 

Employees are responsible for knowing the environmental aspects and associated impacts of their job position.  Job specific Environmental Aspects and Impacts will be communicated by Dept. Managers during EMS training.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and implement internal HR processes and procedures within Aramark guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with employee motivation, retention, activities and morale programs.
• Facilitate approximately 250 employee onboarding including training and orientation programs
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to listen to employee concerns and have outstanding analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Support HRM in day-to-day HR functions including recruiting, staffing, hiring, training, development, coaching, incentives, and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist in processing payroll including reports, housing deductions, discrepancy investigations, auditing and filing.
• Notifies department managers of employees missed punches and/or errors.
• Accurately inputs data corrections, tip allocations, tip charges, housing charges, etc.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager.
• Follows Aramark policies and procedures and safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Ability to arrive at work on time and dressed professionally.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Experience working in administrative type role
• Experience in human resources or related field preferred.
• Experience with contracts and unions preferred.
• Strong computer/technical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred
• Knowledge of HR concepts and terminology
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Solid ability to grasp information quickly and probe optimally when required
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize requests and duties
• Attention to detail
• Effective research, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Ability to remain positive under pressure

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.