Human Resource Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to join their team at the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex. This full-time role involves overseeing personnel operations, managing payroll, and ensuring timely hiring processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a proactive and organized approach to HR tasks. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a vital state department, contributing to a safe and secure environment for staff and offenders alike. If you are motivated and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the day-to-day operation of the Personnel Department.
• Oversee registers, schedule interviews, and assist with hiring.
• Serve as the payroll officer and assist staff with HR needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Observation Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Fredonia, KY 42411 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 Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for a Human Resource Specialist 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 assistwithhiring 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.
• Serve as 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.

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 Time East at [e-mail] or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Refer Job: Add to Saved Jobs Back Advertisement Closes 5/17/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) req69897 Human Resource Specialist Pay Grade 12 Salary $36,984.48 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Fredonia, KY 42411 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 Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for a Human Resource Specialist 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 assistwithhiring 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.
• Serve as 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 Time East at [e-mail] or . An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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