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9/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Human Resource Specialist
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$3,035.50 - $4,097.94 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Location
1260 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a motivated and organized Human Resource Specialist to join the Division of Human Resources. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is beginning a career in HR and wants to gain hands-on experience in various HR areas such as: payroll, personnel administration, benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment, and employee engagement.
Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting and payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS).
Generous benefits for full-time employees include: a KPPA retirement plan, first-day health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, an optional health flexible spending account, life insurance, a wellness incentive program, 12 ½ paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, employer paid leave, state employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepares and processes personnel and payroll documents
Assists to resolve timesheet issues
Assists with recruitment activities including attending job fairs and assisting interview panels
Prepares and facilitates new hire orientation
Assists with employee engagement activities
Images HR documents into appropriate programs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Flexible and capable of adjusting quickly to evolving business needs
Willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in personnel administration, business administration or management.
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 Lori Casey at lori.casey@kyret.ky.gov
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