The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office Finance and Operations, Division of Resource Management, Payroll and Benefits Branch, has an opening for a Human Resource Branch Manager, for Franklin County.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance and guidance to KDE employees including Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and Area Technology Centers and leadership regarding payroll and benefit matters. Manage the operations and customer service component to the department's payroll and benefits branch. Including, but not limited to timesheets, health insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, Kentucky Public Pensions Authority and Teachers' Retirement System, FMLA, sick leave sharing and any other applicable benefits. Serve as backup time approver for KDE. Interpret, apply, and enforce statutes and regulations, KDE departmental policies and Personnel Cabinet policies and procedures.
This position has the authority to approve payroll for the Department of Education which includes over 1,100 employees.
Provide over-all management of the Payroll and Benefits Branch. Including, but not limited to supervision and monitoring of agency training for staff, payroll, benefits, wellness program, retirement, life insurance and health insurance. Supervise and maintain orientation materials.
Process payments for Personal Service Contracts and Memorandum of Agreements.
Oversee and conduct employee orientations. Support human resource training initiatives and activities. Develop and conduct payroll/personnel training for KDE staff. Develop materials and presentations for training supervisors and employees on payroll and related areas.
Represent the division and participate in various agency meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences when assigned. Attending leadership meetings and representing the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent communicator
Technical writing and correspondence experience
Employee relations or management experience
Team player
Knowledge of regulations and statutes
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Five 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 have successfully completed the Personnel Cabinet's Human Resources (HR) Academy.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Pay Grade: 16
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,106.86 - $5,686.20
Position Number: 30024684
NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries for this position should be directed to: Kathryn McCrystal, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email: Kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is July 1, 2024.
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 999-897-7781 or E-Verify website
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