Employee Resources

Your answers to all things KHRIS-related.

What's in it for me?

By accessing the Employee Self-Service (ESS) Center, you can perform various tasks such as updating personal information, viewing pay statements, leave balances, and benefits information, using the “Who’s Who” directory, and more! This site is intended to help you know more about ESS, including how to access the site, what’s available, and where to get more KHRIS information.

Getting Started 

Access to the KHRIS portal: https://khris.ky.gov   

• KHRIS ESS Log-In Directions (PDF - 251 KB) , or click on the KHRIS Log-In Icon!
• Access to ESS is possible through any computer where you can access the internet.

• KHRIS Password Reset Tutorial (SWF)

Timesheet

As of March 16, 2011 agencies began utilizing a new paper timesheet or an excel spreadsheet. You are responsible for entering your time directly into the timesheet and timekeepers enter your time directly into KHRIS.  

Instructions for completing the timesheet:

• Basic Timesheet Tutorial (SWF) (For areas using the KHRIS basic time sheet)

• Enhanced Timesheet Tutorial  (SWF) (For areas allocating time to multiple cost centers)

Paystub

The new paystub is more individualized and will only show the information that’s applicable to you. 

For more information about the paystub:

• Opt Out of Receiving a Paper Paystub (PPTX - 445 K)     

• Paystub Tutorial (SWF)

• Sample KHRIS Paystub (PDF - 318 KB)       

                                                 

The Employee Self-Service (ESS) Center

ESS allows you to better manage and access your personal data, life and health benefits and payroll information.

How Do I? 

• Opt out of receiving a paper paystub;
• View current life and health benefit selections;
• Add or update dependents and beneficiaries;
• Enroll in or print a copy of life and health benefits;
• View, copy and save current and past salary statements;
• View leave balances, including annual, sick, compensatory and accumulated adverse weather leave;
• Make changes for federal and state tax withholdings;
• Change current address or enter a furture address for planned moves;
• Add or change bank information for direct deposit;
• Request leave and overtime through ESS (NOTE: Some agencies will not be using this feature, please confirm with your agency)

Additional ESS resources:

• ESS Overview
• New Hire Overview (ESS)
• Employee Self Service (ESS)  e-learning course

More Questions?

• Time or pay questions? Contact your department timekeeper.
• ESS general questions? Contact your agency ESS/MSS Trainer or human resources department.
• System access questions? Contact your agency IT department.
• Life or health insurance questions? Contact your insurance coordinator or human resources department.