Recruiter/Assistant HR Director

Agency Information:
Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.

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

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Location: KDA Headquarters – 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502
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.

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.