Human Resource Professional

Kansas Department for Children and Families offers a hybrid HR role in Lenexa, KS (66215) with an annual salary of $37,980.90 (or $18.26 hourly). The position supports day-to-day people operations across the employee lifecycle and helps ensure HR processes stay compliant. DCF also participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Why this role

You’ll help keep HR operations running smoothly while supporting employees through key touchpoints like benefits administration and routine HR transactions. If you prefer detail-oriented work with clear compliance expectations, this role blends personnel program management with general personnel support to maintain a productive, positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and support the employee lifecycle
• Administer personnel programs
• Administer benefits
• Process employee transactions
• Provide general personnel support while ensuring legal compliance

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing, or administering personnel or human resource functions
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency
• Valid Driver’s license (required)
• Ability to reliably commute to Lawrence, Atchison, Leavenworth, Lenexa, or Kansas City

Security clearance and background check (post-offer, pre-employment)

• Background check is required for all DCF positions as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and an FBI check
• Checks include KBI criminal background, welfare fraud, driver’s license, and the Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry
• Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF
• Security clearance must be maintained throughout employment

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate

• A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all State of Kansas employees
• Applicants who receive a formal State job offer (including non-residents) must obtain tax clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer
• Tax clearance is obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue, which reviews accounts for compliance with Kansas tax law

Compensation and work location

• $37,980.90 annually (or $18.26 hourly)
• Salary may be dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Hybrid remote in Lenexa, KS 66215

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

E-Verify

DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.