Manager, Human Resources

This position manages the Human Resources Hub and oversees the execution of human resources processes for the College of Agriculture. The incumbent serves as a strategic consultant for college leadership in determining staffing needs, executing employee personnel actions, administering HR policies and procedures and providing recommendations. The incumbent leads and directs the work of other all HR professionals serving the college.

-Design and implement HR business processes that fit college needs.

-Serve as a strategic consultant and partner to college and leadership in determining staffing needs.

-Oversee all components of HR processes at the college level to include performance management, recruitment, onboarding, exit interviews, time and leave, contract management, pay administration, payroll, benefits and training and professional development.

-Plan, monitor, assign and evaluate the work of staff and modify as needed to accomplish goals and objectives while instilling a customer-focused service attitude within the team. -Evaluate performance, identify development opportunities, and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Facilitate employee skill development necessary to meet current and future objectives of the team. Model motivational and coaching strategies.

We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools. It's not something we seek out. It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree in business or related field.
-Experience leading strategic staffing planning and initiatives for a unit.
-Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with various groups and
individuals.
-Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, to work collaboratively and to garner
the trust of others.
-Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
-Demonstrated ability to promote the organization's mission and vision.
-Experience with human resources administration.
-Experience supervising and leading others.
-Experience using an applicant tracking system.
-Experience in higher education.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three professional references

Applications close on:June 1, 2026

$62,000-$90,000