Hybrid HR Administrator – Public Sector (KY)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Retirement

Wellness program

Career development

401K

Flexible schedules

Employee groups

Recognition

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky invites applications for a Human Resource Administrator within the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Based in Frankfort, KY, this role supports personnel, payroll, and benefits administration with a hybrid telework option and standard 37.5 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include advising leadership on classification and compensation, coordinating personnel actions in KHRIS, and guiding applicants through employment procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Three years of professional experience in Kentucky state government merit system human resource administration or Kentucky governmental employee benefits 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to KDE staff and management regarding personnel, payroll, and benefits; interpret and apply regulations and policies; enter personnel actions into KHRIS.
• Coordinate and oversee personnel and payroll preparation for assigned offices; run payroll reports; review benefit documents; coordinate interview and register process.
• Provide guidance on classification, compensation, and recruitment; liaise between KDE, legal, and the Personnel Cabinet; advise applicants on employment procedures.
• Conduct orientation meetings and exit interviews; maintain accurate position descriptions; participate in meetings, workshops, and special projects.
• Assist with hiring Contractors for KDE; oversee personnel action requests and New Employee Orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky invites applications for a Human Resource Administrator within the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Based in Frankfort, KY, this role supports personnel, payroll, and benefits administration with a hybrid telework option and standard 37.5 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include advising leadership on classification and compensation, coordinating personnel actions in KHRIS, and guiding applicants through employment procedures.