Details

Posted: 15-Sep-25

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Type: Full-time

Salary: $47,840 to $52,000 Annual

Categories:

Operations Operations - Business Office

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

$23.00 to $25.00/hourly with paid overtime.

Preferred Education:

2 Year Degree

Additional Information:

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III, which is full-time, benefits-eligible, hourly position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to: Monitor and update position descriptions for benefit-eligible employees, post-grad interns, and non-resident employees, create searches and monitor hiring processes and position changes, review and approve hire requests to ensure each position's pay rate is accurate, process salary and title changes using the University systems. Prepare employment paperwork and meet with new benefit-eligible employees to review and sign paperwork, benefits and policies, and answer any questions they may have; submit paperwork to HR on-campus for processing through ImageNow, add employees to various department databases, and ensure new hires are processed by HR on-campus, enter benefits into University system and check to make sure new hire will receive first paycheck on time. Process FMLA requests; work alongside HR Director for final approval; Manually track all FMLA hours used to ensure employees do not use more than what was approved; Run monthly labor reports, as required by law Train HR Payroll Specialist on new hire processes, verifying new employees have been entered into HRIS, payroll processing and reports, timeclock system, how to enter leave into HRIS, and other tasks as necessary; Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us:K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for experienced applicants who enjoy working in a busy office, possess excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills, provide friendly customer service, and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our Human Resources Office through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.'

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

Forbes magazine published their “2024 America’s Best Midsize Employers List,” and finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 100 employers in the country.

Benefits:

Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans Retirement plan (No vesting period!!) Earned vacation and sick leave plans Parental leave plan Term life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Long term disability insurance Paid KSU designated holidays K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field. One year of relevant experience. Very strong knowledge and experience using MS Office Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience entering time and leave in a payroll program, running reports and verifying employee time and leave Experience in NCAA athletics Experience using PeopleSoft and/or PageUp

Other Requirements:

Must be able to multi-task successfully and always handle interruptions in a friendly, helpful, and positive manner Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment 

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

How to Apply:  

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position Resume with three professional references including contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)

Screening of Applications Begins:  Immediately and continues until position is filled

Background Screening Statement: In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.  If position is in development, business office or ticket office, the background screen will include a credit check.

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