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HR Specialist I

Kansas State University
parental leave
United States, Kansas, Manhattan
1810 Kerr Drive (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024

About This Role:

The College of Agriculture/K-State Research & Extension's Business Services Unit is looking for a HR Specialist I to provide smooth workflow, uninterrupted services, and process improvements for HR areas. Below are some of the duties required, additional HR duties may be assigned as needed:

Time & Leave:



  • Process payroll activities for departmental employees including time and leave entry/corrections and management of FMLA, parental leave, and other leave program paperwork as necessary.
  • Maintain leave accrual records and train department employees in the use of Self Service in PeopleSoft.
  • Setup and maintain payroll funding for employees.
  • Complete payroll transfer paperwork to correct funding errors.


Hiring, Separations, and Support



  • Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of the University regulations for recruitments, compensation and HR actions. Conduct recruitments for vacant positions.
  • Complete and process appointment paperwork and personnel transactions
  • Manage orientation of these new employees at time of hire. (New hire tasks, onboarding, goal setting, and 30/60/90-day reviews)
  • Provide guidance and assistance to supervisors and employees on K-State guidelines for employment and benefits
  • Conduct off-boarding of separating employees.
  • Maintain data in personnel database system and HR archive files
  • Develop and maintain a detailed handbook of policy and procedures for assigned unit(s).
  • Complete annual key inventories, the annual space inventories, and track department space availability
  • Complete offer letters, international assistantship forms, background checks, and visa work permits
  • Complete tuition reimbursements (or Tuition in Lieu of Salary) and tuition waivers


What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:



  • Requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Experience in recruitments, hiring, or separations
  • Experience with K-State or higher ed HR processes and paperwork
  • Computer proficiency/ability to learn new systems. This position uses the Microsoft office suite and HR systems such as PageUp, ADP, and PeopleSoft HRIS.
  • Ability to learn quickly, determinepriorities, meet deadlines, take initiative, work independently and perform highly detailed tasks
  • Experience responding to clients in a friendly and effective manner.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate with team members
  • Higher Education degree in human resource management or business field


How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:



  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Contact information for three professional references


Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately, for best consideration apply by November 8, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

($18.27-$21.63) $38,000-$45,000

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