Description

This position is responsible for all aspects of human resource management, including employment and benefit administration, compensation, payroll processing and performance management. Applies all policies and procedures relating to federal, state and university employment law/regulations. Works collaboratively with others on departmental or university-wide initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years experience in a human resource related field.
• Skill in communicating effectively in situations of conflict and high stress.
• Demonstrated issue management/problem solving skills.
• Experience with Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), such as Workday.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing Human Resources programs and the employment relationship.

Essential Duties:

Employment and Benefit Administration
• Plans, organizes and develops processes and/or programs relating to the comprehensive benefits programs.
• Administer benefit programs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Counsels employees regarding retirement and other benefit plan options.
• Analyze benefits and compensation and other human resource programs.
• Assist in training management in performance evaluation process.
• Strategic development skills to develop, evaluate and implement an effective HRMS onboarding processes.
• Interprets policies and procedures related to staffing for the campus community.

Compensation and Payroll Processing
• Accurately respond to inquiries and apply academic compensation models as well as standard compensation models.
• Assist with calculation and application of annual compensation changes and communication with campus community.
• Review employee changes for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Partner with Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate tax withholding, including out-of-state taxation.

Transferable Skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within teams.
• Provide input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs.
• Monitors adherence to federal and state laws and regulations and university guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple concurrent and complex projects.
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Strong accuracy skills and personal accountability.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

Priority Deadline: 12:00pm on Monday, November 6, 2023

Appointment Date: January 2024

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Shannon Lindsey

[email protected]

785-628-4462

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with others on departmental or university-wide initiatives
• Plans, organizes and develops processes and/or programs relating to the comprehensive benefits programs
• Administer benefit programs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Assist in training management in performance evaluation process
• Strategic development skills to develop, evaluate and implement an effective HRMS onboarding processes
• Interprets policies and procedures related to staffing for the campus community
• Accurately respond to inquiries and apply academic compensation models as well as standard compensation models
• Assist with calculation and application of annual compensation changes and communication with campus community
• Review employee changes for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing
• Partner with Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate tax withholding, including out-of-state taxation
• Provide input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs
• Monitors adherence to federal and state laws and regulations and university guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within teams
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple concurrent and complex projects
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Strong accuracy skills and personal accountability
• Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references
• Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF

Benefits

• Analyze benefits and compensation and other human resource programs
• Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/