Human Resource Specialist Senior

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•West Liberty, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 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. Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for a Human Resource Specialist Senior within the institution. This position provides professional level Human Resources work in the areas of Personnel and Payroll processes.

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.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, observation skills, leadership skills, be self motivated, well organized, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Ensure the day-to-day operation of the Personnel Department.
Assist with resignations, promotions, and the request for registers to fill vacant positions.
Ensure vacant positions are posted in timely manner.
Oversee registers, schedule interviews, drug tests, background checks, personnel actions and assist with hiring of new employees and contract employees.
Process employee of the month and supervisor for the quarter.
Collaborate with Human Resource Specialist I to ensure ACA files are completed in a timely manner and meet standards.
Work with Human Resource Specialist I in the review of Annual Performance Evaluations.
Serve as backup for the payroll officer.
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.