Human Resource Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPPA retirement plan

First-day health insurance

Dental and vision options

Health flexible spending account

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, KPPA in Frankfort, KY, seeks a Human Resource Specialist to join the Division of Human Resources. You will assist payroll, personnel administration, benefits, onboarding, recruitment and employee engagement.

Located in Frankfort, KPPA manages pension benefits for thousands of state employees. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of professional experience in personnel administration, business administration or management.
• Substitute rules: none.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Human Resource Specialist

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

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

Location

1260 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

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).

Generous benefits for full-time employees include:

• a KPPA retirement plan,
• first-day health insurance,
• optional dental and vision insurance,
• an optional health flexible spending account,
• life insurance,
• a wellness incentive program,
• 12 ½ paid holidays,
• paid vacation leave,
• paid sick leave,
• employer paid leave,
• state employee discounts,
• training and career development opportunities,
• an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457),
• flexible work schedules,
• ample parking,
• and a walkable campus.

Key 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

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 Lori Casey at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D