Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: September 30, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: September 30, 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External).
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $31.00 - $33.62
Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The HR Recruitment Manager position K0234256 will manage the recruitment and selection process in order to promote and retain a diverse and qualified workforce. Provide expert advice and consultation services to supervisors, managers, and Executive Leadership. Interpret and communicate human resource policies, procedures, statutes and federal and state regulations to managers, employees, and applicants. Collect and analyze data to monitor the effectiveness of program performance, determine priorities and ensure compliance with state policies and regulations. Identify process improvements for the recruitment and selection process. Identify issues, propose solutions, and implement efficiencies. Review hire recommendations to ensure employment law compliance. Identify underutilization of protected groups in job classes to promote a diverse workforce to meet agency EEO/AA objectives and recommend strategies for improving representation. Making sure that team is trained in the recruiting process and the temporary staff process Review requests for hire of current state employees. Negotiate salary to be offered to candidates when backfilling vacant positions. Making sure recruiting team is updated on changes as they happened with in the recruiting process and implementing them in a timely manner. Making sure all recruiting documents including job ads are updated for the recruiting team to use.

Oversee the entire recruitment process of qualified candidates for the Administrative (Office of the Secretary) Bureaus. Reviews Position Action Request to send over to the Department of Administration for approval. Determines if the Salary request is equitable across the agency. Reviews screening criteria and interview questions. Posts and advertisements open positions on the State of Kansas website and any other approved recruitment site to generate the maximum number of candidates possible. When necessary, the incumbent may go to career fairs to promote DPH positions. Incumbent works with the HR staff to verify applicants are uploaded into KDHE's personnel management system (MyOPS) then assists the recruiting supervisor with screening applicants to determine top qualified candidates. As necessary the incumbent participates in the interviewing process of candidates. Once all candidates are interviewed the incumbent will review the recruiting supervisor's interview summary and reference checks. If a top candidate is selected the incumbent gathers all relative materials (i.e., application, transcript, work history, recruitment file) and performs a background check. Once complete the incumbent works with the Determine appropriate salary level and extends an offer to the candidate. Once candidate has accepted an offer to hire the incumbent finalizes the hire letter and sends the initial on-boarding paperwork to the candidate and recruiting supervisor. During this time the incumbent is the point of contact for all questions related to employment with KDHE. As part of the onboarding process the incumbent confirms the recruiting supervisor has completed the necessary IT requests to ensure KDHE IT has adequate information to set up staff equipment and create computer access.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

Manages the Position Description Library as part of the recruitment process by assuring current position descriptions are provided with each request to fill for vacancies.
Provide professional and consultative service to managers and employees on complex components of employment under the provisions of the Federal Regulations, Kansas Civil Service Act and Kansas Administrative Regulations.
Primary for Biweekly Position Changes in SHARP and verifying that MyOps was setup correctly. The HR Recruitment Manager will be secondary and will assist as needed with Position Description, SHARP Updates and MyOps.
Responsible for management of the Workforce Development section of the grant including Intern Coordination, Jag-K, & Career Fairs. Will assist with the workplan assessment tools as it relates to the KDHE workforce.
Train, mentor, and supervise the recruiting and Workforce Development team who are responsible for the processing of Vacant Position requests to fill, employment documents, and posting job requisitions. Ensure timely and quality customer service in the processing of recruitment job postings, advertising, and the review and processing of applications.

Qualifications

Education:
High School, GED
Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or human resources operational functions. 1 year of recruitment/workforce development experience required.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Customer Service Skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred.
4-6 years of direct experience in HR Management, Business/ Public Administration or related degree experience.
Knowledge of the state of Kansas employment process
Experience using SHaRP
Experience advising job applicants and employees of application/employment process
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Melody Hazard

Email: Melody.Hazard@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.
Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Resume
Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

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.