Personnel Program Analyst

Final date to receive applications: 3/8/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
-00978

Position:
Personnel Program Analyst I

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type:

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

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Hiring Agency:
Personnel Cabinet | Department of Human Resources Admin

Location:

501 High Street 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Are you interested in helping others discover their purpose through employment with the Commonwealth of Kentucky? If so, we would love to hear from you! Come work and serve with us in connecting people to purpose.

The Person nel Cabinet offers a great opportunity to work with state agencies, employees, and citizens across the Commonwealth. The Person nel Cabinet’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a talented, diverse workforce; foster an understanding of and adherence to regulatory requirements; and create a positive, supportive work environment that values all employees.

The Cabinet’s Division of Career Opportunities is responsible for operating a centralized applicant and employee certification program, as well as coordinating outreach programs such as recruitment.

The Division of Career Opportunities is seeking a Personnel Program Analyst I who will work within the Human Resources Certification Branch. This is a rewarding position that will work with state agencies, employees, and applicants.

• Performs minimum qualification reviews for applicants who apply to posted positions.
• Serves as liaison between the Personnel Cabinet and human resources staff to assigned state agencies.
• Reviews and makes approval determinations on a variety of personnel actions.
• Learns to conduct career counseling sessions with internal and external applicants.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.
• Works as part of a dedicated team and offers problem solving solutions.
• Experience in the use of the Kentucky Human Resources Information System (KHRIS) and MyPurpose preferred, but not required.

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

One year of experience in human resources or personnel administration, involving the preparation, review, or processing of personnel or payroll documents.

Substitute Education for

Experience:

A master's degree in personnel administration, public administration, human resources, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute Experience for

Education:

Experience in human resources or in personnel administration involving the preparation, review, and/or processing of personnel and/or payroll documents will substitute for the required education on a year-for‑year basis.

Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): None.

Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent contact by telephone or in-person with state employees, administrators, and applicants. Incumbents must travel occasionally when working with state agencies.

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 Emily Paul at EPaul.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D