Human Resources Representative

City of Murray | Murray, KY

Date Posted: 7/20/2026 12:42:32 PM

Description:

Salary: $22.53 – $24.75/hour

Overtime: Nonexempt

Opening Date: 7/20/2026

Closing Date: Until filled

Description: Under departmental direction, assists with planning, organizing, coordinating human resources related activities and programs; performs related work as required.

Essential Duties 

• Assists with recruitment, testing, and selection process of personnel in accordance with federal, state, and administrative regulations and in accordance with the City of Murray policies manual.
• Conducts new hire orientation providing explanation of city's benefits, policies, procedures, as well as the drug and alcohol-free policy.
• Supports employees in benefit enrollment programs and establishes personnel and other required files for the employee.
• Files workers compensation claims and coordinating liability issues with carrier and involved party.
• Aid in coordinating and tracking participation in training programs.
• Facilitates internal investigation and prepares documentation for disciplinary action.
• Collaborates with payroll to ensure the accurate usage/documentation of paid and unpaid approved LOAs.
• Support employee’s understanding of city policies and/or procedures. 
• Assists with exit interviews and advising departments and agencies of employment status changes.
• Ensures the confidentially of personnel records, including the completion of forms as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources/business or other related area - preferred.
• Two years related work experience - required.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.

Knowledge 

• Thorough knowledge of human resources theories, practices, methods, techniques, principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and administrative regulations plus city policies and procedures related to human resource administration.
• Knowledge of insurance industry (including but not limited to unemployment, workers compensation and liability).
• Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and related software programs.

Abilities 

• Ability to analyze positions for recruitment and to develop valid employee selection tools. 
• Ability to resolve complex problems in the area of employee selection, grievances, as well as general policies and procedures. 
• Ability to research and provide relevant feedback/provide ideas/think innovatively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city officials, employees, and the general public.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and supervision.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Work is typically performed indoors and involves sitting at a desk or table.
• Work requires intermittent standing, walking, stooping; bending, climbing; reaching, gripping, grasping; must lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to environmental elements in the collection and processing of information.

Availability: Candidate must be available for overtime as needed.

Salary Information: $22.53-$24.75/hour
Application Deadline: 08/03/2026

Applicants may apply online by sending resumes to [email protected].

City of Murray
Human Resources
500 Main Street
Murray, KY 42071