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Personnel Program Analyst II

Commonwealth of Kentucky
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
💰 $64,816/yr($43,210/yr$64,816/yr)

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Personnel Program Analyst II
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Personnel Cabinet | Department of Human Resources Admin
Location
501 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting agreement at any time.
Description
The Personnel Cabinet offers the great opportunity to work with and serve state agencies, employees and citizens across the Commonwealth. The Personnel Cabinet's mission is to provide leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate and retain a talented, diverse workforce; foster an understanding of and adherence to regulatory requirements; and create a positive, supportive work environment that values all employees. The Classification, Compensation, and Organizational Management Branch within the Division of Employee Management is responsible for administering the Commonwealth’s classification, compensation, and organizational management systems and for providing professional and consultative services related to these areas to the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Commonwealth’s state government.

The Division of Employee Management is seeking a Personnel Program Analyst II who will work within the Classification, Compensation, and Organizational Management Branch, and be part of a dedicated team. This rewarding position will support the classification, compensation, and organizational management business needs of agencies throughout the Commonwealth.

Essential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Under general guidance, providing consultative and technical customer service to agencies, employees, management, and public related to classification, compensation, and organizational management and applicable regulations and statutes.
  • Reviewing and approving or denying a wide variety of classification and compensation actions submitted within the Kentucky Human Resource Information System (KHRIS) for statutory and regulatory compliance.
  • Working collaboratively with other staff in reviewing job classifications and requests to establish, revise, or abolish job classification specifications.
  • Working collaboratively with manager in researching and performing org, job, and position maintenance in KHRIS, to include executing mass changes or responding to business requests from agencies.
  • Serving on the branch training team to include facilitating or serving as the subject matter expert for designated trainings.
Preferred skills and abilities:
  • Working knowledge of the KHRIS
  • Possesses an understanding of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR)
  • Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Possesses a high level of integrity and personal accountability
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in human resources or in personnel administration involving the preparation, review, or processing of personnel or payroll documents.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in personnel administration, public administration, human resources, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in human resources or in personnel administration involving the preparation, review, and/or processing of personnel and/or payroll documents will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent contact by telephone or in-person with state

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