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10/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Human Resource Adminr

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$4,040.24 - $5,169.46 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Labor Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.

The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.

The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Equity
Achievement
Collaboration
Integrity

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Human Resource Administrator to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Provide technical advice to Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff, management, regarding personnel, payroll, and benefits. Interpret and accurately apply regulations, statutes, and applicable polices or procedures. Facilitate and enter personnel actions into Kentucky Human Resources Information System (KHRIS). Interpret, apply, and enforce KDE and Personnel Cabinet regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate and oversee the personnel and payroll preparation for assigned offices. Run payroll reports for self-time entry. Receive and review benefit documents. Submit personnel requests for review and approval. Coordinate interview and register process. Provide customer service to staff and public regarding vacancies.
Provide technical advice to various levels of leadership regarding classification, compensation, and recruitment in accordance with personnel rules and laws. Serve as liaison between KDE, legal staff, and the Personnel Cabinet. Advise and communicate with applicants regarding employment procedures. Conduct desk audits and make recommendations regarding findings.
Conduct orientation meetings and exit interviews for the department. Prepare and submit reports, recommendations, or findings for legal review. Maintain accurate position descriptions for assigned offices. Represent branch and/or division and participate in various agency meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences when assigned. Participate and complete special projects, reports, or assignments.
Provide assistance with the hiring process of Contractors for KDE. Responsible for overseeing the personnel action request, routing information technology reports and provides New Employee Orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
Overtime and compensatory time
Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
Life insurance
Retirement
Wellness incentives program
Training and career development opportunities
Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Flexible work schedules
Employee resource groups
Employee recognition

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

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 1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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.

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 Kanaka Aspari at kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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