What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Specilalist Institutional position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02396
Human Resource Specilalist Institutional
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$46,090.80 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
If you are looking for a career within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunity for career development, then we may have a career opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Human Resource Specialist Institutional to provide liaison services between institutional management and the agency personnel office in support of multiple human resource programs and applicable statuses and regulations.
Key Responsibilities May Include
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. 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 A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02396
Human Resource Specilalist Institutional
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$46,090.80 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
If you are looking for a career within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunity for career development, then we may have a career opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Human Resource Specialist Institutional to provide liaison services between institutional management and the agency personnel office in support of multiple human resource programs and applicable statuses and regulations.
Key Responsibilities May Include
- 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 the Personnel Laws and Rules.
- Consults with agency central personnel and payroll offices to obtain and relay information on personnel and payroll 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 applicant, advises and communicates with the applicants concerning employment procedures.
- Reviews and evaluates requests for personnel and position actions and makes recommendations concerning such actions.
- Contacts Human Resource staff at other Adult Institutions and Central Office to facilitate transfers, promotions or other personnel actions.
- Plans, coordinates and performs orientation and exit interviews.
- Prepares reports as needed for budget, turnover, recruitment, workers compensation and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activities.
- Develops staffing patterns.
- Supervise the grievance procedure and conducts disciplinary hearings.
- Assists with professional development and training as needed.
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. 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 A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $46,091