Personnel Program Analyst I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in helping others discover their purpose through employment with the Commonwealth of Kentucky? If so, we would love to hear from you! Come work and serve with us in connecting people to purpose.

The Personnel Cabinet offers a great opportunity to work with state agencies, employees, and citizens across the Commonwealth. The Personnel Cabinet’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a talented, diverse workforce; foster an understanding of and adherence to regulatory requirements; and create a positive, supportive work environment that values all employees.

The Cabinet’s Division of Career Opportunities is responsible for operating a centralized applicant and employee certification program, as well as coordinating outreach programs such as recruitment.

The Division of Career Opportunities is seeking a Personnel Program Analyst I who will work within the Human Resources Certification Branch. This is a rewarding position that will work with state agencies, employees, and applicants.

Essential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Performs minimum qualification reviews for applicants who apply to posted positions.
Serves as liaison between the Personnel Cabinet and human resources staff to assigned state agencies.
Reviews and makes approval determinations on a variety of personnel actions.
Learns to conduct career counseling sessions with internal and external applicants.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in human resources or personnel administration, involving the preparation, review, or processing of personnel or payroll documents.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in personnel administration, public administration, human resources, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in human resources or in personnel administration involving the preparation, review, and/or processing of personnel and/or payroll documents will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.
• Works as part of a dedicated team and offers problem solving solutions.
• Experience in the use of the Kentucky Human Resources Information System (KHRIS) and MyPurpose preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs minimum qualification reviews for applicants who apply to posted positions.
• Serves as liaison between the Personnel Cabinet and human resources staff to assigned state agencies.
• Reviews and makes approval determinations on a variety of personnel actions.
• Learns to conduct career counseling sessions with internal and external applicants.

What This Job Offers

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