Human Resource Professional

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT); Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking a Human Resource Professional in Topeka, within the District One Headquarters. The role provides technical HR expertise across multiple functions with a focus on compliance, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include handling public inquiries about open positions, coordinating interviews, LMS training, performance review tracking, FMLA processing, and personnel transactions for district staff, under the Bureau of

Qualifications

• One year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing, or administering personnel or human resources functions.
• Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions from the public on open positions and provide directions on how to apply for positions and tax clearance certificates. Assist with scheduling interviews in the District Headquarters Office when needed.
• Schedule district training and register employees in classes in the LMS and coordinate with the Bureau of HR to establish courses.
• Track district employee performance review program, prepare reports and distribute to supervisors and managers for notification and tracking.
• Prepare and process FMLA and Parental Leave requests.
• Backup and assist with entering personnel transactions for district complex employees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Driver's License

Education

Transcripts required for education to be considered

Job description

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $38,355.20 - $42,917.95
• Hourly Pay Range: $18.44 - $20.63

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Human Resource Professional position is located in Topeka, at the District One Headquarters Building, and is within the Bureau of Human Resources. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise, which requires analytical thought and a high degree of concentration in multiple human resource functions.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer questions from the public on open positions and provide directions on how to apply for positions and tax clearance certificates. Assist with scheduling interviews in the District Headquarters Office when needed. Ensure that the applicant/interview file is complete and contains all the required documents.
• Responsible for scheduling district training and registering employees in classes in the Learning Management System (LMS) and coordinating with the ODU team in the Bureau of Human Resources to establish courses. Track all district employee training requirements to maintain required supervisory hours or mandated program training and testing.
• Responsible for tracking district employee performance review program, prepare reports and distribute to supervisors and managers for notification and tracking. Responsible for follow-up to ensure reviews are completed by due dates.
• Prepare and process Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Parental Leave requests through Bureau of Human Resources.
• Backup and assist with entering personnel transactions, i.e., new appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, retirements, pay increases, shared/parental leave requests, leave without pay and return from leave without pay, address changes, tax withholdings and exemptions, direct deposits, etc., for district complex employees.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing, or administering personnel or human resources functions.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

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.