Human Resource Specialist

About the role

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a motivated and organized Human Resource Specialist to join the Division of Human Resources. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is beginning a career in HR and wants to gain hands-on experience in various HR areas such as: payroll, personnel administration, benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment, and employee engagement.

Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting and payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes personnel and payroll documents
• Assists to resolve timesheet issues
• Assists with recruitment activities including attending job fairs and assisting interview panels
• Prepares and facilitates new hire orientation
• Assists with employee engagement activities
• Images HR documents into appropriate programs

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
• One year of professional experience in personnel administration, business administration or management
• 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

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexible and capable of adjusting quickly to evolving business needs
• Willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Benefits

• KPPA retirement plan
• First-day health insurance
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Optional health flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Wellness incentive program
• 12 ½ paid holidays
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Employer paid leave
• State employee discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional deferred compensation program (401k/457)
• Flexible work schedules
• Ample parking
• Walkable campus

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Grade: 12
• Salary: $3,035.50 - $4,097.94 Monthly
• Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Working Conditions

• Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting
• Minimal travel may be required
• This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111