Human Resource Specialist

Final date to receive applications

8/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2603808

$38,093.28 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

• Ensure the day-to-day operation of the Personnel Department.
• Be the back-up for the Personnel Supervisor when they are absent.
• Administer the applications for Family and Medical Leave, Sick Leave Sharing and Workers Compensation for employees. Forward necessary documents to Central Office.
• Use KRONOS daily to track staff time. Process all steps for payroll in KHRS. Run specific payroll reports each pay period to check for and correct errors.
• Ensure ACA files are completed in a timely manner and meet standards. Assist staff with daily HR needs to include health insurance open enrollments, assisting staff with career site and applying to jobs, etc.
• Take phone calls from staff and route appropriately.

• Strong communication skills.
• Observation skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Well organized,
• Ability to work under pressure.

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

One year of professional experience in personnel administration, business administration or management.

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. Minimal 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 Candy Dickerson kerson .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D