What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at CITY OF FRANKFORT KY?
We are seeking a human resources professional who is eager to learn and grow with our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering high-quality results. This role will be key for enhancing our employee experience, improving our training infrastructure, maximizing our investment in the UKG HRIS platform, and offering general human resources support. If you are passionate about employee development and using technology to streamline HR processes, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions
This HR Specialist position is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of the following key areas:
1. New Employee Onboarding & Orientation
- Design and deliver a comprehensive monthly New Employee Orientation program that ensures all new hires have a smooth, consistent, and engaging start to their employment, including post orientation follow ups.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new employees during their initial orientation period.
- Continuously review and update orientation content to reflect current company policies, culture, and strategic goals.
2. Employee Training & Development
- Enhance and expand employee training offerings, including developing, sourcing, and scheduling a variety of programs (e.g., professional skills, policy compliance, leadership).
- Collaborate with department heads and subject matter experts to identify critical training needs and develop relevant content.
3. Training Recordkeeping & Compliance
- Establish and maintain a robust and compliant employee training recordkeeping system.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all completed employee training, certifications, and professional development.
4. UKG HRIS Utilization and Training
- Serve as a primary administrator and expert user of the UKG Ready (Ultimate Kronos Group) platform.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive UKG training for all staff and managers to maximize the system's efficiency and user adoption (e.g., self-service functions, performance management modules, reporting).
- Assist with data integrity, system maintenance, and leveraging the system’s features to improve HR processes.
5. HR Cross Training
- Establish a strong understanding of all HR functions, including benefits administration, payroll, policies, and invoice management.
- Contribute to team effort by performing related duties as needed.