The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office Finance and Operations, Division of Resource Management, Payroll and Benefits Branch, has an opening for a Human Resource Administrator, for Franklin County.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical advice to agency executives in human resource and payroll administration. Prepares and recommends approval of personnel, payroll, or employee benefits documents.
Provide technical advice and assistance to KDE staff and management regarding payroll, personnel and benefits including, but not limited to health insurance, life insurance, retirement, workers' comp, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), sick leave sharing, and timesheets. Interpret and accurately apply regulations, statutes, and applicable polices/procedures.
Coordinate/oversee the personnel/payroll preparation for the Area Technology Centers (ATCs) statewide for approximately 110 employees. Receive and process timesheets. Receive/process benefit documents. Provide new employee orientation & exit interview. Submit personnel requests for review and approval. Coordinate interview & register process. Provide customer service to staff and the public regarding vacancies.
Serve as health insurance and retirement (Kentucky Teacher Retirement System (KTRS) and Kentucky Employee Retirement System (KERS)) liaison. Coordinate and complete the annual KTRS report. Create and conduct training for staff. Serve as agency representative and attend meetings regarding Kentucky Human Resource Information System (KHRIS), KTRS, health insurance, etc.
Review, draft, monitor correspondence for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. Communicate with ATC staff regarding employment/benefit information. Prepare materials (budgetary, retirement, vacancy) regarding KDE/ATC information for management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in Kentucky state government merit system human resource administration or Kentucky governmental employee benefits administration.
SUBSTITUTION: EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None.
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 have successfully completed the Personnel Cabinet's Human Resources (HR) Academy.Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Pay Grade: 15 Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,845.56 - $5,169.46 Position Number: 31171615 NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries for this position should be directed to: Kanaka Aspari, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email:
kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov The closing date to apply for this position is August 3, 2025. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or
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