What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Specialist position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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2 / 27 / 2025 (7 : 00 PM EST)
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Human Resource Specialist
Pay Grade12
Salary
36,984.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR / WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Green River Correctional Complex
1200 River Road
Central City, KY 42330 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctionalfacilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Green River Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for a Human Resource Specialist II within theinstitution. This position provides professional level Human Resources work in the areas of Personnel andPayroll processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :
- Ensure the day-to-day operation of the Personnel Department.
- Assist with resignations, promotions, and the request for registers to fill vacant positions.
- Ensure vacant positions are posted in timely manner.
- Oversee registers, schedule interviews, drug tests, background checks, personnel actions and assist withhiring of new employees and contract employees.
- Process employee of the month and supervisor for the quarter.
- Collaborate with Human Resource Specialist I to ensure ACA files are completed in a timely manner andmeet standards.
- Work with Human Resource Specialist I in the review of Annual Performance Evaluations.
- Serve as backup for the payroll officer.
- Assist staff with daily HR needs to include health insurance open enrollments, assisting staff withcareer site and applying to jobs, etc.
- Take phone calls from staff and route appropriately.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, observation skills, leadershipskills, be self motivated, well organized, and able to work under pressure.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION : Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : One year of professional experience in personnel administration, business administration or management.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) : NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D
Salary : $36,984
