Human Resource Area Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Remote; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Human Resource Area Specialist to support the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet in personnel management, records, and payroll tasks. This full-time position may telecommute and requires adherence to state HR statutes and policies.

Responsibilities include advising agency executives on evaluations, maintaining personnel files, processing CES and KHRIS transactions, and coordinating with the Personnel Cabinet.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in human resource administration, one of which must be in one of the specialized areas of EEO, ADA, FMLA, health insurance, or corrective or disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of evaluations according to statutes and regulations.
• Maintains agency personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Processes personnel and payroll for assigned areas.
• Coordinates with Legal and HR Branch Manager regarding complex cases.
• Maintains agency personnel files and coordinates with the Personnel Cabinet as required.
• Interprets, enforces and assists in developing policies and procedures for the agency ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Assists and conducts training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Human Resource Administration

EEO

ADA

FMLA

Health Insurance

Policy Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Human Resource Area Specialist

Pay Grade 14

Salary $44,074.08 - $66,110.88 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

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

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/ This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of evaluations according to statutes and regulations.


• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.


• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of KPPA reports and transactions according to statutes and regulations.


• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.


• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of FMLA, SLS, ALS, Light Duty and Medical Status Reports according to statutes and regulations.


• Coordinates with Legal and, or, HR Branch Manager regarding complex cases.


• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.


• Processes personnel and payroll for assigned areas.


• Processes actions into the department Centralized Employee System (CES) and KHRIS.


• Coordinates with the Personnel Cabinet as required to submit documentation and resolve problems and, or, errors.


• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files.


• Attends required trainings to maintain knowledge of specialized areas applicable to statutes and regulations.


• Interprets, enforces and assists in developing policies and procedures for the agency ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.


• Attends meetings and trainings as required.


• Assists and, or, conducts training.


• Works on special projects and assignments as directed by supervisor.


• Keeps supervisor apprised of issues regarding assigned areas.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Will have to complete a portion of the Department Academy located in Louisville, KY.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in human resource administration, one of which must be in one of the specialized areas of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), health insurance, or corrective or disciplinary actions.

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 Melanie Jenkins at [e-mail] or 502-892-3659.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D