Human Resource Area Specialist

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Pay Grade 14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $66,110.88 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Location

Location Varies

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

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of evaluations according to statutes and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of KPPA reports and transactions according to statutes and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of FMLA, SLS, ALS, Light Duty and Medical Status Reports according to statutes and regulations.
• Coordinates with Legal and, or, HR Branch Manager regarding complex cases.
• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Processes personnel and payroll for assigned areas.
• Processes actions into the department Centralized Employee System (CES) and KHRIS.
• Coordinates with the Personnel Cabinet as required to submit documentation and resolve problems and, or, errors.
• Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files.
• Attends required trainings to maintain knowledge of specialized areas applicable to statutes and regulations.
• Interprets, enforces and assists in developing policies and procedures for the agency ensuring compliance with applicable statues and regulations.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Assists and, or, conducts training.
• Works on special projects and assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of issues regarding assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Will have to complete a portion of the Department Academy located in Louisville, KY.

Minimum Requirements

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, one of which must be in one of the specialized areas of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), health insurance, or corrective or disciplinary actions.

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

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 Melanie Jenkins at Melanie.Jenkins@ky.gov or 502-892-3659.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D