Manager III, Adm & Managerial

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Provost Office seeks a Manager, Human Resources to lead HR operations, oversee staffing and onboarding, and provide strategic HR recommendations across departments serving the Provost and constituents.

The role emphasizes leadership of a small HR team, development of people strategies, and collaboration with payroll, benefits, and talent management to support university objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and seven years of HR experience with two years in supervision.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, seven years in higher education HR, and a PHR or SHRM certification.
• Experience leading staffing planning, HR administration, and talent management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and oversee HR processes for the Provost Office.
• Manage position descriptions, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding for served units.
• Develop people strategies by consulting with payroll, benefits, compensation, and talent management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Staffing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR or SHRM Certification

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

About This Role

The Manager, Human Resources for the Provost Office is responsible for executing employee personnel actions, leading HR professionals, administering HR policies, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance HR processes. This role involves overseeing daily HR operations, monitoring staffing plans, and ensuring effective communication and support for the departments that serve the Provost and its constituents. This position provides leadership which includes oversight and management of human resources processes of three staff members.

A typical day will include leading day-to-day HR operations overseeing processes and procedures which include support with position descriptions, managing the recruiting process, managing daily HR employee processes, and providing onboarding/offboarding for the units served. As a team leader, this position will monitor and evaluate employee skill development to reach current and future objectives of the team. As such, it is important that the HR be able to instill a customer-focused service attitude within the team while maintaining a collaborative, supportive, and productive environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to cultivate professional relationships by understanding departmental nuances to provide credible solutions. They will be an effective communicator who is able to initiate and maintain professional relationships with a diverse group of colleagues. A successful candidate will advocate for the development of people strategies by consulting with other areas of HR on processes related to payroll, benefits, employee relations, compensation, and talent management.

About Us

The Office of the Provost provides administrative leadership for the university's academic enterprise, driving a culture of academic innovation and excellence in support of our Next-Gen K-State vision and goals.

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 seven years of relevant experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or human resource management, including 2 years of supervisory experience.


• Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree


• Seven years of relevant experience in higher education in human resources


• Five to seven years’ experience supervising and leading others


• PHR or SHRM Certification


• Experience leading strategic staffing planning and initiatives for a unit


• Experience with human resources administration and management


• Experience using an applicant tracking system


• Experience in higher education


• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information


• Demonstrated ability to promote the organization's mission and vision


• Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with various groups and individuals


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, to work collaboratively and to garner the trust of others.


• Skilled in conflict resolution


• Proven ability to think critically and solve complex problems under tight deadlines

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: August 19, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$61,591.00-$85,000.00