About This Role

You are invited to apply to join a highly collaborative HR team as the Compensation Coordinator, where your precision and attention to detail will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the university’s compensation programs. In this role, you will provide key administrative and operational support across the compensation lifecycle, ensuring that data, documentation, and processes are handled with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

You’ll manage and track compensation-related workflows, maintain reliable records within HR systems, and serve as a trusted point of contact for routine compensation and position review inquiries. Success in this role requires a sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple processes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. By validating data, supporting structured processes, and escalating discrepancies when appropriate, you will directly contribute to the effectiveness, transparency, and compliance of compensation practices while working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.

About Us

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.

Worksite Description

This position is Hybrid and/or Remote eligible. This position is remote, but the employee must have availability to be on campus for on-site meetings as requested. Additional details about the remote work agreement for this role can be discussed during interviews.

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of relevant experience.
  Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior attention to detail with experience accurately managing and tracking processes and workflows


• Experience supporting compensation, classification, HR operations, or related administrative processes in a structured HR environment


• Familiarity with HRIS and position management systems


• Ability to manage multiple requests, track workflows and meet deadlines in a high‑volume, process‑driven environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for routine stakeholder interactions


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools for data tracking and reporting

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter


• Resume


• Three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: May 6, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.67 - $23.07 per hour