Leave & Benefits Specialist
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Topeka, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $20.13 - $21.65 per hour |
| Deadline | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |
Leave and Benefits Specialist - Position #K0238309
This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Human Resources Section at the Office of the Secretary, Topeka, KS or Pratt Operations Office, Pratt, Kansas, and is directly supervised by the Human Resources Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- FMLA Administration, responsible for communicating with employees and management on a regular basis regarding FMLA claims
- Ensure all FMLA documentation is sent out in a timely manner, log and account for FMLA hours used and still available
- Maintain a current and working knowledge of all FMLA laws, rules and regulations
- Administer all Leave programs for KDWP, including Paid Parental Leave, Workers' Compensation,
- This position is responsible for communicating with staff members, supervisors and other entities regarding leave, providing and collecting correct documentation in a timely manner
- Agency wide subject matter expert regarding all State Health Benefits Programs
- This position will also be responsible for providing information about Open Enrollment to agency employees
- Serve as payroll processing back up to support other team members, this will require training in the SHARP system
- Service as accounting backup support to other team members, this will require training in the SMART This includes processing P-card transactions, purchase orders, supply orders, etc.
- Provide filing support for the Human Resources office, this includes filing in the personnel files, fiscal files, organizing electronic files, etc.
- This position is responsible for workplace posters in all KDWP
- Other duties as
Benefits:
- Salary: Hourly wage $20.13 - $21.65
- Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance
- Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred
- Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or human resources functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook)
- A proven track record working with general HR principles
- Experience with leave processes and health benefits administration
- Payroll experience highly preferred
- The ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, and agency supervisors and the public a plus.
How to Apply: Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-em oyment-center and follow the directions below:
- Click in the middle under the From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
The following are the required items to apply:
- a cover letter
- a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
- transcript material, if you wish to include them
- employment application - this is generated from the information which is input into the system
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.
Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
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 requirements of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-em oyment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans' preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disability-hiring-preference for more information.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – October 20, 2026
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 recruiter.
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