Human Resource Specialist Senior

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Wherever you travel in Kentucky, you are never far from a Kentucky State Park!

The Kentucky Department of Parks has a job opening for a Human Resources Specialist Senior. This position supports the Human Resources Administration Branch with personnel and payroll processing for Kentucky State Parks.

We are looking for an individual that’s excited to learn, grow, and make a difference! Our office setting is a highly collaborative environment and offers a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere. This is the perfect opportunity for an applicant who is seeking a career in HR or who is interested in learning to function in the capacity of a HR Generalist.

The main duties of this job include but are not limited to:
Process personnel, payroll, and benefits actions in KHRIS.
Draft HR-related correspondence as directed by the Appointing Authority.
Compile personnel and payroll reports.
Provide administrative support to the HR management team.
Assist HR Administrators and HR Management with HR-related training.
Preferred skills and abilities:
Knowledge of KHRIS or experience working in other human resource information systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain adaptable, demonstrate empathy, and active listening skills.
Attention to detail and ability to keep up with multiple deadlines.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Two years of professional experience in human resource administration.
• Administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of KHRIS or experience working in other human resource information systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain adaptable, demonstrate empathy, and active listening skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to keep up with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel, payroll, and benefits actions in KHRIS.
• Draft HR-related correspondence as directed by the Appointing Authority.
• Compile personnel and payroll reports.
• Provide administrative support to the HR management team.
• Assist HR Administrators and HR Management with HR-related training.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and your immediate family.
• Employee meal and Parks gift shop discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level