The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of Resource Management, Employee Relations Branch has an opening for a Human Resource Administrator in Frankfort.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development 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's major activities include:
Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system;
Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum;
Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations;
Overseeing the state education technology system; and
Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf, and the Area Technology Centers.
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/procedures. Facilitate/enter personnel actions into Kentucky Human Resources Information System (KHRIS). Interpret, apply, and enforce KDE and Personnel Cabinet regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate/oversee the personnel/payroll preparation for assigned offices. Run payroll reports for self-time entry. Receive/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:
· Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
· Life Insurance
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· Employee Wellness Programs
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.
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
None.
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.
Pay Grade: 15
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,960.94 - $5,169.46
Position Number: 31025420
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Kanaka Aspari, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771. Email: kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is September 6, 2026.
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) 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 E-Verify.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D