Higher-Ed HR Analyst - Policy, Payroll & Talent

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an HR Analyst to support HR and payroll activities across multiple departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role serves as the primary HR resource for assigned departments, offering guidance on policies and processes to faculty, staff, and student employees.

The position requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and five years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal and state HR laws applicable to higher education.
• Ability to plan, analyze details, and formulate recommendations for HR processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of HR and payroll activities for multiple departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned departments, guiding directors, managers, faculty, staff, and student employees.
• Provide consultation on policies, procedures, and guidelines; support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, time and leave administration, compensation, and related HR processes.
• Collaborate with college leadership and central offices to ensure HR and payroll activities are accurate, timely, and compliant.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

HR knowledge (higher ed)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking an HR Analyst to support HR and payroll activities across multiple departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role serves as the primary HR resource for assigned departments, offering guidance on policies and processes to faculty, staff, and student employees.

The position requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills and strict confidentiality.