HR Specialist I

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an HR Specialist I to oversee recruitment, hiring, and personnel actions within the College of Agriculture/Business Services unit. This on-site role ensures smooth workflow and process improvements across HR areas.

The position requires a high school diploma plus two years of HR experience, with preferred higher education HR/business degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems like PageUp, ADP, and PeopleSoft. Applications close 9/1/26.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of HR experience.
• Experience with recruitment, hiring, or separations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and hiring processes for assigned department.
• Manage separations and personnel actions.
• Support time and leave administration.
• Improve HR workflow and service delivery.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Hiring processes

Client communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Higher education degree in HR management or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PageUp

ADP

PeopleSoft HRIS

Job description

HR Specialist I

Kansas State University

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.

About Us

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. Visit our website to learn more, https://www.ag.k-state.edu/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

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 PageUp, ADP, and PeopleSoft 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.

Application Window

Applications close on: 9/1/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

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