Human Resource Specialist Senior

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10/18/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605391

Human Resource Specialist Senior

Pay Grade13

Salary

$40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs

Location

100 Minuteman Parkway

Emergency Operations Center Building

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Division of Administrative Services is hiring a Human Resource Specialist Senior that administers the state payroll and provides professional support within the Department of Military Affairs and performs other payroll functions for the Department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Interprets regulations and policies that apply to state payroll and executes the varied functions required to administer the state payroll.

• Implements department guidelines for proper reporting procedures on time and attendance and advises divisions and employees.

• Researches employee pay inquiries.

• Audits agency timesheets. Performs time entry semi monthly.

• Runs time evaluation for all divisions during payroll to ensure accuracy for hours paid.

• Serves as department expert on employee participation and eligibility of the Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Sick Leave Sharing and Annual Leave Sharing programs.

• Sends notification packets.

• Codes and tracks FMLA hours.

• Processes and tracks sick leave donations in KHRIS.

• Researches employee and supervisor inquiries.

• Distributes semi monthly leave reports to all divisions.

• Updates agency variant lists.

• Sets up electronic timesheets for new hires and updates existing files.

• Completes employment verifications.

• Assists section supervisor and coworkers as needed.

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.

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. Occasional 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 Crystal Simpson [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605391 - Human Resource Specialist Senior) or 502-607-1541.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D