On-Site HR Management Specialist | Payroll & Recruitment

State of Oklahoma; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS in Lexington is seeking a Human Resources Management Specialist to oversee HR, payroll administration, and classification duties. This full-time, regular role supports the agency’s personnel actions and benefits programs at the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center.

The position covers recruitment, merit rules compliance, and employee records, with opportunities to advise on policies and processes in a structured, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of technical HR management experience.
• Level II requires bachelor’s degree plus one year professional HR experience or a master’s degree or four years technical HR experience plus one year.
• Level III requires bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs HR management, payroll administration, and policy interpretation.
• Conducts classification studies, job audits, and develops job descriptions.
• Administers agency payrolls and employee benefits programs.
• Recruits, interviews applicants, and conducts outreach.
• Maintains employee records and handles personnel actions.

Skills

HR policies

Records maintenance

Business communications

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional HR experience

Job description

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS in Lexington is seeking a Human Resources Management Specialist to oversee HR, payroll administration, and classification duties. This full-time, regular role supports the agency’s personnel actions and benefits programs at the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center.

The position covers recruitment, merit rules compliance, and employee records, with opportunities to advise on policies and processes in a structured, on-site environment.