HR Director - Administrative Support Center

The position provides strategic leadership for the Administrative Support Center (ASC) Human Resources team, leading HR strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement in support of university priorities. Partners closely with central Human Resources leadership and peer HR leads across colleges and divisions to ensure alignment of goals, consistent application of HR practices, and coordinated execution of university initiatives. Oversees HR service delivery including recruitment, onboarding, compensation framework alignment, employee engagement, performance support, and time and attendance processes for multiple administrative units. Establishes performance metrics and leads continuous improvement of HR processes and technology solutions to enhance service quality, efficiency, and compliance. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and change management while leading and developing a high-performing HR team.

The Division of Human Resources partners with leaders, faculty, and staff across Kansas State University to build a thriving, people-centered workplace that supports the university's mission of teaching, research, and service. Our team advances initiatives that strengthen the employee experience, promote professional growth, and support a high-performing and engaged workforce.

The division includes approximately 50 professionals delivering strategic and operational HR services to the campus community. Key functional areas include ASC-HR, Benefits, Compensation and Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Relations and Engagement, ERP Systems, Resource Center Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development, and Time and Leave. Together, these teams partner with campus units to provide responsive HR support, enhance organizational effectiveness, and help attract, develop, and retain a talented workforce.

This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is hybrid eligible; however, the first 90 days are required to be 100% on-site. After that period, hybrid eligibility may be granted based on individual performance, with a requirement of three to four days on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience in human resources or closely related functions such as leading or supporting strategic HR initiatives and working in complex organizational structures supporting multiple business units. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

K-State uses a 1:1 ratio when evaluating minimum education/experience requirements, meaning one year of formal education beyond high school is considered equivalent to one year of relevant work experience, and vice versa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Supervisory and team leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing HR professionals.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior or executive leadership to align human resources strategies with organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, and experience applying them in complex organizational environments.
• Experience leading or supporting HR strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple departments or organizational units.
• Experience working in a shared services, centralized HR, or complex organizational structure supporting multiple business units.
• Demonstrated commitment to a customer-focused service model, with experience improving service delivery, operational efficiency, or HR processes.
• Experience using data, metrics, or key performance indicators to inform decisions, monitor service effectiveness, and improve HR operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse individuals and groups.
• Professional human resources certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact Information for three (3) professional references

Applications close on: April 3, 2026

85,000 - 95,000