Human Resources Professional

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT); Norton (KS); On-site; USD 41,870 - 44,660; Full time

Job summary

A State transportation agency in Kansas is seeking a Human Resource Professional I for its Norton office. This role entails managing essential HR functions such as personnel transactions, reviewing applications, advising staff on policies, and overseeing training programs. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. The position emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing, or administering personnel functions.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers personnel transactions.
• Reviews incoming employment applications for open positions.
• Advises staff on policies and procedures.
• Oversees progression and training programs.
• Tracks CDL licenses.
• Analyzes Shared Leave requests.
• Coordinates drug and alcohol testing.
• Provides training to new employees.

Skills

Personnel management

Analytical skills

Policy understanding

Education

Experience in human resources functions

Education (substitutable for experience)

Job description

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: $41,870.40 - $44,660.00
• Hourly Pay Range: $20.13 – $21.47

Position Summary & Responsibilities

This Human Resource Professional I position is located in Norton within the Bureau of Human Resources. The role provides technical expertise across multiple human resource functions, requiring analytical thought and a high degree of concentration. The Human Resource Professional I reports directly to the district Human Resource Professional II and guides area offices in field locations on procedural and policy information.

• Directs and administers personnel transactions including new hires, rehires, reinstatements, promotions, terminations, transfers, retirements, payroll reclassifications, leave without pay, and temporary assignments.
• Reviews incoming employment applications for open positions.
• Advises district staff, Area Office Managers (AOMs), and employees on policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations to be followed in human resource management.
• Oversees three separate progression programs and training program reclassifications for the district.
• Tracks all CDL licenses for promotion and expiration purposes.
• Analyzes new Shared Leave requests, reviews for completeness, calculates hours needed for committee review, and completes processing.
• Coordinates drug and alcohol testing program for the district.
• Provides training to new district employees at final board meetings.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.