HR Specialist; FTE

HR Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Job Title: HR Specialist

• Job : 5766299
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
• Position Type: Hourly
• Job Class Code: 7705
• Pay Grade: G 08
• Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – HR Specialist.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

• Bilingual Candidate Support: Provide specialized, front-end support for applicants and employees; assist them in navigating the application process, answering pipeline inquiries, and help translate basic recruitment materials to ensure an inclusive candidate experience.
• Sourcing & Logistics Support: Assist the recruitment team with high-volume outreach (calls/emails) and applicant tracking system (ATS) updates. Conduct targeted web searches to identify potential leads for high-need areas like STEM, Special Education, and Administration.
• Local Event Coordination: Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of district hiring events and university partner functions. Travel locally within the Lexington area to represent the district at select career fairs and community recruitment events.

Perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible secretarial and administrative support duties for an Associate Director, Director, or Superintendent level administrator; organize and coordinate office activities and communications to assist the administrator with assigned areas of responsibility related to Human Resources functions.

• Perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible duties independently in support of functions delegated to an assigned Associate Director, Director, or Superintendent level administrator; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate; perform duties to assist the administrator with administrative detail as appropriate.
• Process staff information in various Human Resources and governmental systems.
• Coordinate communication between the administrator and District personnel, students, educational institutions, vendors, other outside organizations and the public; obtain and provide information, coordinate activities and resolve problems.
• Research, review, check, correct and compile a variety of information; verify data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures; input and retrieve computerized data in computer systems as required.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and files including information of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality of information and records.
• Schedule meetings, conferences and appointments for assigned administrator; maintain administrator's calendar; arrange travel accommodations as necessary.
• Compile information and data for a variety of reports; organize, type and print reports and other written materials related to assigned office functions.
• Coordinate and compile Board Agenda materials.
• Respond to requests for information from students, staff and the general public regarding District programs, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Type a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, reports, contracts, forms, applications, memoranda and other documents.
• Take and transcribe dictation of minutes, letters and memoranda, including materials of a confidential nature as required by the position; prepare correspondence and memoranda independently or from oral instructions.
• Operate a computer terminal and microcomputer to maintain records and generate reports, lists and other materials; utilize word processing and other software as required.
• Receive, process and route mail; order, issue and maintain department supplies, forms…