Human Resource Specialist Senior

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice in Catlettsburg, KY, seeks a Human Resource Specialist Senior to lead HR processes and staff coordination. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, records management, training compliance, and serving as a liaison across departments.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of HR experience in government or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university is required.
• Two years of professional experience in human resource administration.
• Experience with personnel policies, EEO processes and grievance procedures is expected.
• Ability to interpret and implement department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of CES, KHRIS and SharePoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as institutional contact and agency liaison for IIB case reports.
• Records all information in reference to IIB reports, findings and employee discipline.
• Prepares Light Duty memos, gains required approval and records and logs all medical related documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of CES, KHRIS and SharePoint.
• Prepares monthly Movement Reports for both OOD and PO.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Human Resource Specialist Senior

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

2800 Louisa Street
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

Salary

$40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually

Employment Type

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

Description

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.

• Serves as institutional contact and agency liaison for OOD and PO in the distribution of InternalInvestigation Branch (IIB) case reports.
• Provides assistance in the compilation of requests for employeediscipline, gains approval and up lines through chain of command personnel.
• Records all information inreference to IIB reports, findings and employee discipline for the agency.
• Serves as institutional contact and agency liaison for OOD and PO in recording and processingdocumentation related to Worker's Comp, Sick Leave Sharing, Family Medical Leave and Light Duty.
• PreparesLight Duty memos, gains required approval and records and logs all medical related documentation.
• Assistsinstitutional personnel in preparing required forms and coding employee time.
• Provides employee and personnel assistance in the employee Grievance process and EEO Complaint process.
• Assists in tracking timelines and following the chain of command per departmental policy.
• Responsible forrecording all employee Grievances and Grievance tracking logs for OOD, PO, and others as assigned.
• Maintainsknowledge of Grievance policy and procedures and EEO processes.
• Provides back-up services to institutional personnel and administrative staff, HRSS's in preparing requiredAmerican Correctional Association memos, master position listings, time recording, reviewing personnel actionand purchase requests for the Office of Detention.
• Maintains knowledge of CES, KHRIS and SharePoint.
• Preparesmonthly Movement Reports for both OOD and PO, distribute to required staff.
• Responsible to interpret and implement personnel policies, procedures and regulations to institutionalpersonnel, supervisors and Executive staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of DJJ policy and procedure.
• Completesand record required monthly and annual training.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weekson the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
• Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department
• Required to successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray exposure training. As a condition ofemployment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based on position andjob responsibilities.
• Required to complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance prior to participating inHandle with Care Self-Protection training and certification, which provides self-protection interventionstrategies for safely working within a Group Home setting. The cost of the physical examination will be billedthrough the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned

For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

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.

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. Occasional 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greg Lundy at [e-mail] or 270-250-2899.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D