HR Specialist I

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 and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher Education degree in human resource management or business field
• Experience with recruitments, hiring, or separations
• Experience with K-State or higher-ed HR processes and paperwork.
• Computer proficiency, ie Microsoft office suite, and HR systems such as PageUp, ADP, and PeopleSoft HRIS.
• Experience responding to clients in a friendly and effective manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate with team members

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: October 25, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$35,000-$43,000 ($16.83-$20.67 hourly)

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/hr-specialist-i-manhattan-kansas-united-states-63a2830d-7055-418b-9558-65ce161f05ab