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Human Resource Specialist II

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

500 Mero St 5th Floor
Frankfort KY 40601 USA

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

Description

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 II. This position supports the Human Resources Administration Branch with personnel and payroll processing for Kentucky State Parks.

We offer a great package of employee and family-friendly benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week, with occasional overtime required
• Paid Time Off - Annual and Sick Leave with longevity increases and paid holidays.
• Affordable Health Insurance, including options for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, and/or Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance – optional coverage available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental and Vision insurances (optional).
• Retirement.
• Access to optional 401K or 457 plans, and financial planning services through Kentucky Deferred Comp.
• Lots of electronic, health and wellness, retail, travel, and entertainment discounts from participating providers.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Wellness Program.
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and your immediate family.
• Employee meal and Parks gift shop discounts.
• Career development opportunities and on-the-job training with experienced HR professionals.

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.

The main duties of this job include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

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

Probationary Period

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 at [email protected] or 502-892-3319.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D