A Human Resources Specialist works for a human resources department to implement the provisions of a labor contract, including employee wages and benefits and other practices that are collectively bargained; may also handle an internal grievance process established under a labor contract.
Advertisement Closes 8/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603992 Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) Pay Grade 12 Salary $3,087.50 Monthly Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of Unemployment Insurance Location 500 Mero St 4th Fl Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position. This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Job Duties:
Provides support and answers inquiries from claimant and employers regarding unemployment insurance. Informs them of their rights and responsibilities under Unemployment Insurance laws and regulations. Performs in depth investigation on all Kentucky's Electronic Workplace for Employment Services (KEWES) issues including overpayments that may apply and report them for collection purposes. Performs duties in reconsiderations, missing check affidavits, pension eligibility, training, work refusals and reporting issues. Obtains detailed statements from claimants and employers concerning claimant's eligibility to receive unemployment benefits and employers charges to the claim. Adjudicates unemployment insurance non-separation and claimstaker claims issues according to unemployment insurance laws and regulations and issues a notice of determination with appealable rights. Tracks weekly caseload for reporting purposes and maintains a spreadsheet of issues worked.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail Strong computer skills If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Office of Unemployment Insurance, where you can make a positive difference in the Commonwealth, we would love to review your application. The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
One year of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering employment service or unemployment insurance programs, or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field. Substitute
EDUCATION
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EXPERIENCE
A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
Work experience in workforce programs such as WIOA, employment services, and/or unemployment insurance programs or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ramie Kring at Rkring@KY.GOV or 502-564-0083. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
