Talent Acquisition and Employment II (HRBP II)
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS · Posted March 27, 2026
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Talent Acquisition and Employment Coordinator II (HRPB II)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 15
Compensation: $61,187-$84,132. (Commensurate with education and experience.)
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of Employee Relations
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Hybrid Eligible: To be reviewed after first 90 days of employment
SUMMARY
This position partners with employees and leadership to support a collaborative and positive work environment. The role leads recruiting and staffing efforts by developing and implementing strategies to attract and engage qualified talent for the College. It also supports both day-to-day HR needs and longer-term workforce planning, while maintaining accurate employment records throughout the employee lifecycle at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Recruitment Strategy & Workforce Planning
Collaborate regularly with department managers to proactively identify current and future hiring needs.
Identify and implement effective recruiting methods and strategies based on role requirements, industry standards, and organizational needs.
Coordinate, assist, and/or facilitate the initiation of requisitions with hiring supervisors as needed.
Sourcing & Outreach
Source candidates through a variety of methods, including social media (e.g., LinkedIn), job boards, and employee referrals.
Prepare recruitment materials and post positions to appropriate job boards.
Attend and participate in job fairs and external recruiting events.
Job Design & Hiring Process Support
Collaborate with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria; conduct job shadows as needed for reclassification requests.
Partner with hiring managers and HR staff during the offer process, including recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other key details.
HR Operations & Compliance
Oversee E-Verify processes and ensure I-9 compliance for new hires.
Ensure personnel and payroll-related data is accurate; identify, analyze, and resolve discrepancies.
Update personnel records to reflect job data changes.
Communicate pay rate changes for staff and faculty to Payroll, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines and the Master Contract.
Data, Reporting & Administrative Support
Assist the CHRO with HR analytics, including employee data, trends, and projections.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Communication & Reporting
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing and presenting reports.
Confidentiality & Judgment
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Organization & Work Management
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Technology & Systems
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and social media platforms used for recruiting.
Human Resources Knowledge & Compliance
Working knowledge of human resources employment laws and regulations.
Knowledge of laws and guidelines related to inclusion and non-discrimination in higher education, including Title IX, Title IV, Title VII, Clery Act, ADEA, ADA, and Section 504.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (HR), Business Administration, or related field and one (1) year of Human Resources experience OR
Associate's degree in a Human Resources-related field and four (4) years of applicable HR experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources certification (e.g., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP).
Two (2) years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
One (1) year of experience using HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and/or Candidate Management Systems (CMS).
Experience working in a college, university, or higher education environment.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in more than one language; Spanish preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Must be able to work variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours on occasion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer