The Human Resources Representative supports departmental and organizational effectiveness by serving as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership. This role advises on personnel procedures, employee development programs, and HR policies, acting as a liaison between Human Resources, management, and staff to address questions, interpret policies, and assist in resolving work-related concerns.
Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment activities such as determining or assisting with selection criteria, reviewing applications, preparing position descriptions, and scheduling candidates with hiring managers and interview panels. The Representative also leads department-level new hire orientation, ensuring employees receive accurate information about policies and procedures and benefits.
This position supports administrative functions as part of the Administration team and manages the preparation and tracking of performance evaluation materials for all staff classifications, ensuring timely completion. In collaboration with campus HR Employee Relations, the Representative provides guidance on employee relations issues, assists in addressing complaints or grievances, and coordinates disciplinary actions or investigations as directed.
The role also assists with the Shadowing & Preceptorship Program by verifying applicant requirements and scheduling experiences with appropriate provider types. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.
Overall, this position plays an essential role in fostering a supportive, compliant, and well-coordinated workplace environment.
Lafene Health Center provides students with accessible, high quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board certified physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as nursing professionals. Students receive the same high quality care they would expect from their healthcare providers at home. Students will have access to coordinated and comprehensive services targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. We believe good health is essential for academic success.
Mission
The mission of Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University is to offer an accessible, high quality, affordable, outpatient healthcare service on the Manhattan campus. Additionally, we will provide exceptional health and well-being education to the student body and larger Kansas State University community.
Core Values
Compassion: Lafene professionals and staff will offer compassion and caring for all of our students and patients
Mutual Respect: Lafene professionals and staff will offer mutual respect to all students, patients, and co-workers
Adherence to Standards: Lafene professionals and staff will work within the boundaries of evidence-based healthcare standards, university standards, and Health Center standards
Appreciation for Timeliness: Lafene professionals and staff will be on time and respect the time of our students and patients
Collaboration: Lafene professionals and staff will work internally and with other campus divisions to create the best possible healthcare experience for the students and all of our patients.
This position is 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 remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: December 20, 2025
$19.00 - $24.00
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.
The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.
*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.
To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.
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