Strategic HR & People Operations Specialist

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an experienced HR professional to coordinate personnel, payroll and employee relations for a department. Working under supervision, you will develop work methods and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

You will assist in employment screening, investigations, bargaining unit matters, and training programs while preparing reports and supporting budget processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with unions, agencies, and management to improve personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years in industrial, employee, or labor relations or HR generalist work.
• Experience with HR systems preferred (Workday, UKG).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel, payroll and employee relations functions.
• Assist in resolving problems, complaints and grievances.
• Schedule interviews and manage employment screening.
• Coordinate with unions and negotiations.
• Prepare reports on personnel activities and operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Grievance handling

Policy development

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration

Tools

Workday

UKG

Telestaff

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an experienced HR professional to coordinate personnel, payroll and employee relations for a department. Working under supervision, you will develop work methods and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

You will assist in employment screening, investigations, bargaining unit matters, and training programs while preparing reports and supporting budget processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with unions, agencies, and management to improve personnel