Human Resources Asst Director

State of Kansas - KS Wildlife & Parks; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and vacation leave

Paid State Holidays

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

State of Kansas - KS Wildlife & Parks is hiring a full-time unclassified Human Resources Assistant Director based in Topeka, Shawnee County. This role reports to the Human Resource Director and supports HR functions across the agency with training, recruitment oversight, and policy guidance.

The position requires HR experience, SHARP knowledge, and strong communication skills, with supervisory duties and a focus on classification and compensation recommendations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check.
• Three years of HR planning, directing, organizing, or administering functions.
• Education may substitute for experience as determined by the agency.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products and SHARP; HR principles and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director with key responsibilities including training coordination and recruitment oversight.
• Support personnel policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Contribute to position classification and compensation recommendations.
• Draft position descriptions; gather input and prepare justification packages.
• Supervise a small staff of recruiters and oversee full-cycle recruitment.
• Collaborate with legal staff on policies and procedures.

Skills

HR policies

Communication

Supervisory experience

Training coordination

Recruitment oversight

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TEAMS

Outlook

PowerPoint

SHARP

Job description

State of Kansas - KS Wildlife & Parks is hiring for an unclassified, full-time Human Resources Assistant Director position in Shawnee County, Kansas. The role is directly supervised by the Human Resource Director and will be based in Topeka at the Office of the Secretary, supporting a range of HR functions across the agency.

Role Overview

This position assists with key Human Resources Director responsibilities, including training coordination, recruitment oversight, employee investigations, support for personnel policies, and classification review activities. The Assistant Director also provides guidance related to disciplinary and grievance procedures and contributes to position classification and compensation recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Assistant to the Human Resource Director.
• Identify agency training needs for supervisory and leadership development and regulatory compliance, coordinate training delivery, and track training completion.
• Supervise, engage, set goals, and encourage a small staff of recruiters.
• Oversee full cycle recruitment functions.
• Work with legal staff and assist with the development and recommendations of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist the Human Resource Director with conducting investigations and counsel employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Assist with classification reviews by drafting position descriptions, collecting incumbent and supervisor input, and preparing justification packages for classification and compensation review.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the required background check.
• Three years 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.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft products: Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SHARP and a working knowledge of general HR principles, including experience working with statutes and regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency supervisors, and the public.
• Supervisory experience and a background in relationship building and training are strongly preferred.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• TEAMS
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• SHARP

Compensation

• $27.25/hour to $30.25/hour
• Salary can vary based on education, experience, or qualifications.

Benefits

• Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, and vision coverage, with additional coverage
• Sick and vacation leave
• Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, and funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness centers in select locations
• Employee discounts through the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Recruitment Timeline

• Job posting closes: October 25, 2026
• Required documents uploaded by: October 26, 2026

Position Details

• Service: Unclassified
• Schedule: Full-time
• Status: Regular
• Eligible to receive benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference eligible: Yes
• Search keywords: Human Resources, Shawnee, Topeka, Assistant Director

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position.

Interviews

The interview is generally a one-time panel interview using position-specific questions for all applicants. Selection is made after all candidate interviews are completed.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate

A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants receiving a formal job offer must obtain a valid Tax Clearance within 10 days of the job offer. The Kansas Department of Revenue reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

Kansas Department of Revenue contact: 785-296-3199.

Veterans and Disability Preference Notes

• Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE) candidates who meet minimum competency factors will receive an interview. Preference laws do not guarantee a job, and positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
• Applicants with physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when qualified to meet performance standards with or without a reasonable accommodation. The preference does not guarantee employment.
• Documentation verifying eligibility should not be sent with other application materials to the hiring agency. It should be sent directly to OPS to [e-mail] or mailed/delivered to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612.