Human Resource Branch Manager

Advertisement Closes 11/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$5,445.66 - $6,666.08 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Location

300 Sower Blvd, 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

The Energy and Environment has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resource Branch Manager! This position is in the Division of Human Resources Management within the Office of Administrative Services and serves a vital role in ensuring all employee benefits and compensation are administered efficiently and timely. If you enjoy working with people and providing customer in assisting staff and management in the areas of human resource management this is the job for you! The Human Resource (HR) Branch Manager will manage and oversee work within the Human Resource Branch and provide services to staff and all levels of management. This is a rewarding position working with all departments, divisions, and branches within the cabinet assisting with their HR needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of human resources management for the HR Branch
• Manage, supervise and develop staff within the Branch.
• Provide guidance on HR issues and programs. Approve leave request and conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide technical assistance to Cabinet staff in the areas of HR Management.
• Review and approve all KHRIS actions prior to submission the Personnel Cabinet.
• Monitor, oversee and submit monthly increment listings to the Personnel Cabinet.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff and all levels of management.
• Oversees the Cabinets new employee orientation.

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in Kentucky state government merit system human resource administration or Kentucky governmental employee benefits administration.

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.): Must provide documentation of successful completion of the Personnel Cabinet's Human Resources (HR) Academy to the agency's appointing authority within 12 months of employment in a position assigned this job classification.

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 David Dooley at David.Dooley@ky.gov or 502-782-2566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D