Bureau Chief, Human Resources - Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Department of Transportation
At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking and flexible schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
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About the Position:
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Topeka, Bureau of Human Resources, Eisenhower State Office Building
Compensation:
Annual Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Employment Benefits:
-Educational Assistance Program
-On-the-job training programs
-Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
-Group health, dental, vision.
-Family Oriented Work Environment
-Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
-Retirement and deferred compensation programs
-Employee Assistance Program
-Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building. As the head of the agency’s Bureau of Human Resources, the person in this position leads a group of HR staff who are in KDOT’s headquarters and district offices. The Bureau of Human Resources is responsible for all human resources and personnel management duties, including the areas of recruitment, retention, position management, training, performance management, FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, CDL/Drug and Alcohol Programs, and benefits administration. The person in this position analyzes the impact of the personnel processes and procedures on the overall operation and assures the agency is effective and responsible in its administration and management of all personnel functions.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
-Oversees the administration of a comprehensive human resource program for KDOT:
Classification, compensation, position descriptions, policy development and review, job analysis, preemployment physicals, salary surveys and progression programs.
Employment and recruitment, employee transactions, labor relations, drug and alcohol testing, benefits, and performance management.
Training development, LMS, Org Publisher, computer-based training development, and tuition assistance.
-Develops and maintains working relationships with Senior Managers, attends and presents at managerial and employee meetings throughout the State, and serves on teams to maintain familiarity with agency programs, operations, and practices/policies. Identifies issues and needs in the HR areas and pursues solutions through innovative solutions which may include new or pilot programs or policies; may include working with, persuading, and negotiating with Department of Administration or other agencies.
Supervises and provides guidance and leadership to all HR staff regarding program areas; monitors and resolves issues with delegated authorities for HR functions; communicates and seeks input through regularly scheduled teleconferences and by email.
-Coordinates with legal staff to oversee or participate in hearings and appeals; reviews decisions and correspondence and provides guidance to Senior Managers for performance review appeals, and disciplinary investigations, findings, proposals, and final actions.
-Participates in labor relations activities such as meet and confer; administration of Memorandums of Agreement and resolving communication issues. Serves as point of contact for the agency with KOSE.
-Manages administration of the bureau in areas such as hiring, training, performance of staff, special projects, goal setting, budget. Represents the Agency at HR related Conferences
-Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
-Five years of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or human resources functions.
-Five years of experience in leadership/supervisory roles with track record of increasing responsibilities.
-Effective oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, policies, and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience involving position classification, compensation, employee discipline, benefits, employment/recruitment, and/or labor relations.
-Ability to work effectively with others in a diversified workforce.
-Demonstrated problem solving.
-Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking.
-Demonstrated organizational skills.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors in HR or a related field. Including or supplemented by at least five courses in personnel, public or business administration, educational guidance or counseling, psychology, sociology, statistics, law, or economics is preferred.
Licensing & Certification:
-PHR or SHRM-CP Certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment
-SPHR or SHRM-SCP Certification is preferred.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Jessica Mills
Email: kdothqjobs@ks.gov
Phone: (785) 296-1841
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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Job Posted Until 1/20/2023
