HR Manager

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HR Manager Kansas State University 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 and advising on 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 consist of leading day-to-day HR operations, overseeing processes and procedures for the multiple units served which Include Strategic support with creation of position descriptions and management of the recruiting process Managing daily HR employee processes including payroll, time and leave, performance management, and answering employee questions Providing onboarding/offboarding 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 Manager 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 of HR professionals in professional office or a shared service environment.

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 Experience supporting strategic HR initiatives and working in complex organizational structures supporting multiple business units 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 Additional Role Information Must be able to become a notary public within 90 days of starting the position.

Sponsorship Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship How to Apply Please Submit The Following Documents Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References Application Window Applications close on: November 9th, 2026 Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $61,591.00-$85,000.00 To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/hr-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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