Recruiter/Assistant HR Director

Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Days (8am to 5pm)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
• Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 Per Year
• Hourly Pay Range: $24.04 to $26.44 Per Hour
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position serves as the Assistant Human Resources Director and Agency Recruiter for the Dept. of Agriculture. Provides consultation and technical assistance to division directors, program managers, supervisors, and employees within the agency regarding all areas of the comprehensive HR program. Provides consultation and technical assistance to applicants in the recruiting process. Manages the agency recruitment program and assists in policy development and revisions.

Recruitment

• Coordinate and manage recruitment activities for agency vacancies
• Advise managers, employees, and applicants on HR policies and hiring procedures
• Research and recommend recruitment strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates
• Manage vacancy postings, applicant tracking, data entry, and applicant communications
• Coordinate career fairs and recruitment outreach activities
• Maintain recruitment, vacancy, and termination reports and tracking spreadsheets

Benefits Administration

• Assist with administration of employee benefits and the State of Kansas Group Health Insurance Plan
• Educate employees on benefit programs, policies, and enrollment changes
• Support employees during the open enrollment period

HR Program Support

• Perform HR support duties including data entry, FLSA determinations, investigations, and Time & Labor functions
• Maintain employee records and ensure confidentiality of personnel information
• Process employee position descriptions
• Provide backup assistance to payroll operations as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional minded individuals with at least four years of direct experience in human resources, business administrative, business management or a related field. Candidates may also qualify through a combination of relevant education, work experience, training or certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, employees, and external agencies.
• This position requires the physical dexterity that permits standing, kneeling, bending, and stretching; climbing up and down steps; and lifting objects.
• This position must perform routine office tasks such as sitting, reading, examining documents, and viewing a computer for long periods of time.
• Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employment laws, HR regulations, recruitment practices, and employee relations procedures
• Experience with hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and applicant tracking systems
• Familiarity with employee benefits administration, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and payroll support functions

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
• Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 564-6713
• Fax: (785) 564-6777
• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

Job Application Process

• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and Submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
  • Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.

See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:

• Instructions:
  • Job Search
  • Registration & User Account
  • Application
  • Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.