Human Resource Professional

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $44,387.20 - $54,182.82
• Hourly Pay Range: $21.34 – $26.05

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Human Resource position is located in Topeka, at the District One Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Human Resources. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise which requires analytical thought and a high degree of concentration in multiple human resource areas including but not limited to Employment, Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruitment, and Classification.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides functional leadership and guidance to the area Office personnel regarding human resource practices, procedures, and policies.
• Conducts hiring process for district headquarters employees to explain how to complete forms and to explain state employee benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, etc. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of the completed paperwork packages received by the district from the area offices for new hires, rehires, reinstatements, promotions, terminations, transfers, retirements, etc. by preparing and maintaining detailed checklists.
• Reviews incoming employment applications for open positions. Prepares new job requisition/application folder for each position approved to fill. Tracks and monitors all incoming employment applications and sends replies to each applicant. Answers questions from the public related to open and closed advertised positions and occasionally schedules interviews in the District Headquarters Office.
• Oversee three (3) separate progression programs and training program reclassifications for the district. Keeps tracking information up-to-date in LMS and the Personnel Portal.
• Analyzes new Shared Leave requests, reviews for completeness, calculates hours needed for committee review, and completes processing.
• Coordinates drug and alcohol testing program for the district.
• Presents training to district staff and area staff on new processes and procedures

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or human resources functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
• If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.