Hr Specialist I

• Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of the University regulations for recruitments, compensation and HR actions
• Conduct recruitments for vacant positions
• Complete and process appointment paperwork and personnel transactions
• Manage orientation of these new employees at time of hire
• Provide guidance and assistance to supervisors and employees on K-State guidelines for employment and benefits
• Conduct off-boarding of separating employees
• Maintain data in personnel database system and HR archive files
• Develop and maintain a detailed handbook of policy and procedures for assigned unit(s)
• Complete annual key inventories, the annual space inventories, and track department space availability
• Complete offer letters, international assistantship forms, background checks, and visa work permits
• Complete tuition reimbursements (or Tuition in Lieu of Salary) and tuition waivers
• Process payroll activities for departmental employees including time and leave entry/corrections and management of FMLA, parental leave, and other leave program paperwork as necessary
• Maintain leave accrual records and train department employees in the use of Self Service in PeopleSoft
• Setup and maintain payroll funding for employees
• Complete payroll transfer paperwork to correct funding errors

Requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience

• Experience with recruitments, hiring, or separation
• Experience with K-State or higher ed HR processes and paperwork
• Computer proficiency/ability to learn new systems
• Ability to learn quickly, determine priorities, meet deadlines, take initiative, work independently and perform highly detailed tasks
• 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
• Higher Education degree in human resource management or business field

• Health and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off