HR Specialist

About This Role

The HR Specialist I will oversee human resource activities relating to recruitment, hiring, separations, student personnel actions, time & leave, etc. for assigned department(s) within the College of Agriculture/K-State Research Extension's Business Services unit. 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.

We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools. It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words.

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This position is On-site
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All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 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 Page Up, ADP, and People Soft HRIS.
• Ability to learn quickly, determine priorities, 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

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Applications close on: 9/1/26

$35,000-$43,000 ($16.83-$20.67 hourly)