The Human Resource Program Specialist (Recruitment) position works with university staff and faculty to advertise and recruit employees to FHSU. This position is responsible for advertising, managing, communicating, training, and assisting in recruiting activities across campus. Coordinates with HR and other leaders to deliver effective and efficient recruiting processes.
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field OR 3-5 years of qualified experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday experience.
- Experience working in Higher Education.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Previous experience in Human Resources or a related area.
- Knowledge and understanding of full-cycle employee recruitment.
Wage: $19.06/ hour
Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of a criminal background check.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Priority Deadline: March 9, 2025. Review of applications will begin following the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities:
Direct Recruitment
- Create all faculty and staff job requisitions.
- Process all job advertisements for internal and external websites.
- Serve as the primary contact for Search Committee Chairs, Department Chairs, or Deans regarding active or upcoming recruitments.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and search committee chairs to create and edit position descriptions, job templates and job postings.
- Point of contact for all potential and current applicants, regarding application and recruitment processes.
- Track applicant progress to ensure recruitment processes move smoothly.
- Process and make all job offers (hourly and salary), providing additional information about FHSU’s benefit package.
- Work closely with hiring managers and/or HR staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
- Background Check Liaison – submit and process all FHSU Background Checks including full-time faculty/staff, GA/GTA positions and all other applicable positions.
Indirect Recruitment
- Evaluate compensation structure to ensure offers align with the most recent compensation study.
- Work with Technology Services to develop, facilitate, and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods/strategies based on the needs of the University.
- Assist General Counsel and FHSU Attorneys on the PERM process for current employees.
- Affirmative Action Plan – Gather all necessary data for Berkshire to prepare the AAP report and serve as the primary point of contact for any questions regarding the Affirmative Action Plan.
- Work with the Human Resource Director to ensure all Job Profile classifications are assigned the correct EEOC, IPEDS, and SOC.
- Process State of Kansas Market Survey Report and Department of Labor Turnover Report.
Other
- When appropriate attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
- Provide office coverage and assist with lobby traffic and phone calls when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work well in a diverse environment in addition to excellent organizational and human relations / customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects, timelines and complex projects.
- Demonstrated issue management/problem solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within teams.
- Strong accuracy skills and personal accountability.
- Strong written and oral communication, presentation and facilitation skills are essential.
- Provide input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs.
- Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Maggie McCombs
Phone: (785) 628-4777
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.
