Human Resources Professional

Human Resources


Search  2306 - Posted March 5, 2026

Emporia State University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Human Resources Professional to join our team. In this role, you will partner with departments across the organization to attract and hire qualified candidates while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting recruitment efforts, employment processes, and HR data management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and job advertisements
  • Provide guidance on applicable employment laws, policies, and employment-based visa sponsorship
  • Create and review position descriptions and ensure appropriate classification
  • Prepare and manage appointments and employment contracts
  • Process hiring documentation and support onboarding for new employees
  • Coordinate student and graduate assistant employment processes
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of data within HR systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related field
  • Three (3) years of experience in human resources


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related field
  • Five (5) years of experience in human resources
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
  • Experience working in a higher education setting

COMPENSATION:

  • Hourly Rate:  $20.87 - $31.31
  • Hourly Rate will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.