Commonwealth of Kentucky
Human Resource Specialist Institutional
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Advertisement Closes: 1/18/2026 (7:00 PM EST)
Job ID: 26-00169
Title: Human Resource Specialist Institutional
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $46,090.80 Annually
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location: 3111 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders. The DOC offers opportunities for offenders to acquire skills that facilitate non-criminal behavior. We are seeking a Human Resource Specialist Institutional to provide liaison services between institutional management and the agency personnel office, supporting multiple human resource programs, applicable statuses, and regulations. Key Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to all levels of institutional management in areas such as classification, compensation, recruiting, benefits, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and grievance procedures in accordance with personnel laws and rules. Consults with agency central personnel and payroll offices to obtain and relay information on personnel Coupon matters. Advise, counsel, and communicate with onsite staff. Plans, prepares, and submits documentation for personnel and position actions requests for the facility to the agency and central office. Arranges interviews for applicants and communicates with them concerning employment procedures. Reviews and evaluates requests for personnel and position actions and makes recommendations concerning such actions. Coordinates transfers, promotions, or other personnel actions with human resource staff at other adult institutions and the central office. Planners, coordinates, and performs orientation and exit interviews. Prepares reports for budget, turnover, recruitment, workers compensation, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Nature activities. Develops staffing patterns. Supervises the grievance procedure and conducts disciplinary hearings. Assists with professional development and training 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: 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. Contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Robey at
AmyR.Robey@ky.gov . Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Human Resources Industry
Government Administration
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The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders. The DOC offers opportunities for offenders to acquire skills that facilitate non-criminal behavior. We are seeking a Human Resource Specialist Institutional to provide liaison services between institutional management and the agency personnel office, supporting multiple human resource programs, applicable statuses, and regulations. Key Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to all levels of institutional management in areas such as classification, compensation, recruiting, benefits, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and grievance procedures in accordance with personnel laws and rules. Consults with agency central personnel and payroll offices to obtain and relay information on personnel Coupon matters. Advise, counsel, and communicate with onsite staff. Plans, prepares, and submits documentation for personnel and position actions requests for the facility to the agency and central office. Arranges interviews for applicants and communicates with them concerning employment procedures. Reviews and evaluates requests for personnel and position actions and makes recommendations concerning such actions. Coordinates transfers, promotions, or other personnel actions with human resource staff at other adult institutions and the central office. Planners, coordinates, and performs orientation and exit interviews. Prepares reports for budget, turnover, recruitment, workers compensation, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Nature activities. Develops staffing patterns. Supervises the grievance procedure and conducts disciplinary hearings. Assists with professional development and training 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: 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. Contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Robey at
AmyR.Robey@ky.gov . Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Human Resources Industry
Government Administration
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