State of Kansas - KS Wildlife & Parks is hiring for an unclassified, full-time Human Resources Assistant Director position in Shawnee County, Kansas. The role is directly supervised by the Human Resource Director and will be based in Topeka at the Office of the Secretary, supporting a range of HR functions across the agency.
Role Overview
This position assists with key Human Resources Director responsibilities, including training coordination, recruitment oversight, employee investigations, support for personnel policies, and classification review activities. The Assistant Director also provides guidance related to disciplinary and grievance procedures and contributes to position classification and compensation recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Assistant to the Human Resource Director.
- Identify agency training needs for supervisory and leadership development and regulatory compliance, coordinate training delivery, and track training completion.
- Supervise, engage, set goals, and encourage a small staff of recruiters.
- Oversee full cycle recruitment functions.
- Work with legal staff and assist with the development and recommendations of personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
- Assist the Human Resource Director with conducting investigations and counsel employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Assist with classification reviews by drafting position descriptions, collecting incumbent and supervisor input, and preparing justification packages for classification and compensation review.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the required background check.
- Three 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.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft products: Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using SHARP and a working knowledge of general HR principles, including experience working with statutes and regulations.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency supervisors, and the public.
- Supervisory experience and a background in relationship building and training are strongly preferred.
Technologies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- TEAMS
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- SHARP
Compensation
- $27.25/hour to $30.25/hour
- Salary can vary based on education, experience, or qualifications.
Benefits
- Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, and vision coverage, with additional coverage
- Sick and vacation leave
- Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, and funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness centers in select locations
- Employee discounts through the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Recruitment Timeline
- Job posting closes: October 25, 2026
- Required documents uploaded by: October 26, 2026
Position Details
- Service: Unclassified
- Schedule: Full-time
- Status: Regular
- Eligible to receive benefits: Yes
- Veterans’ Preference eligible: Yes
- Search keywords: Human Resources, Shawnee, Topeka, Assistant Director
Application Process
- Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update contact information on the Careers > My Contact Information page.
- Upload required documents on the Careers > My Job Applications page.
- Create or update your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when complete.
- Manage drafts and submitted applications on the Careers > My Job Applications page.
- Check email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the recruiter.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- Detailed resume (including a valid e-mail address)
- Transcript material (if you wish to include)
- Employment application generated from the information entered in the system
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position.
Interviews
The interview is generally a one-time panel interview using position-specific questions for all applicants. Selection is made after all candidate interviews are completed.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate
A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants receiving a formal job offer must obtain a valid Tax Clearance within 10 days of the job offer. The Kansas Department of Revenue reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
Kansas Department of Revenue contact: 785-296-3199.
Recruiter Contact
- Name: Laverne Taylor
- Email: laverne.taylor@ks.gov
- Phone: 620-672-0704
Veterans and Disability Preference Notes
- Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE) candidates who meet minimum competency factors will receive an interview. Preference laws do not guarantee a job, and positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
- Applicants with physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when qualified to meet performance standards with or without a reasonable accommodation. The preference does not guarantee employment.
- Documentation verifying eligibility should not be sent with other application materials to the hiring agency. It should be sent directly to OPS to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov or mailed/delivered to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612.
