Human Resource Specialist

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to support the Human Resources Administration Branch with personnel and payroll processing for Kentucky State Parks.

Responsibilities

• Track personnel actions and server tip reports by keying data accurately in established tracking systems.
• Provide support to the HR Manager by drafting HR-related correspondence, mailing certified letters to employees and other HR documents, and reviewing internal approval forms for missing data.
• Prepares and processes human resource actions, timesheets, payroll, and benefits actions in KHRIS.
• Compile personnel and payroll reports.
• Aid in coordinating and attending job fairs.
• Aid HR Management with HR-related training.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 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: None.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of KHRIS or experience working in other human resource information systems.
• Demonstrated 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of KHRIS or experience working in other human resource information systems.
• Demonstrated 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.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week, with occasional overtime required.
• Paid Time Off - Annual and Sick Leave with longevity increases and paid holidays.
• Affordable Health Insurance, including options for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, and/or Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance – optional coverage available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental and Vision insurances (optional).
• Retirement.
• Access to optional 401K or 457 plans, and financial planning services through Kentucky Deferred Comp.
• Lots of electronic, health and wellness, retail, travel, and entertainment discounts from participating providers.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Wellness Program.
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and your immediate family.
• Employee meal and Parks gift shop discounts.
• Career development opportunities and on-the-job training with experienced HR professionals.

Pay

Salary range: $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Schedule

18A | 37.5 HR/WK