Human Resource Specialist Senior

Overview

The Kentucky Department of Parks has a job opening for a Human Resources Specialist Senior. This position supports the Human Resources Administration Branch with personnel and payroll processing for Kentucky State Parks. The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Wherever you travel in Kentucky, you are never far from a Kentucky State Park!

The Kentucky Department of Parks has a job opening for a Human Resources Specialist Senior. This position supports the Human Resources Administration Branch with personnel and payroll processing for Kentucky State Parks. We are looking for an individual that’s excited to learn, grow, and make a difference! Our office setting is a highly collaborative environment and offers a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere.

This is the perfect opportunity for an applicant who is seeking a career in HR or who is interested in learning to function in the capacity of a HR Generalist.

• Process personnel, payroll, and benefits actions in KHRIS.
• Draft HR-related correspondence as directed by the Appointing Authority.
• Compile personnel and payroll reports.
• Provide administrative support to the HR management team.
• Assist HR Administrators and HR Management with HR-related training.

• Knowledge of KHRIS or experience working in other human resource information systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain adaptable, demonstrate empathy, and active listening skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to keep up with multiple deadlines.

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and your immediate family.
• Employee meal and Parks gift shop discounts.

• 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

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

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 Ashley Thomas mas or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D