Human Resources Generalist

Location: Position will be based in Jefferson City, MO.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services - Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

What you'll do:

• Disseminates information regarding employee benefits; informs employees of policies and procedures and responds to a variety of personnel and payroll questions.
• Review Outside Employment Requests.
• Processes work schedule change requests as approved by Regional Directors
• Review Position Description Forms.
• Administers or assists in the administration of a human resources program with emphasis on employee relations and the recruitment, selection, placement, training; advises supervisors and agency administration regarding a variety of human resources issues.
• Works in cooperation with the Division of Personnel in the maintenance of the position classification plan; reports staff duty changes; recommends classification of new positions and changes in existing allocations; and reviews and/or recommends changes to Uniform Classification and Pay (UCP) system class specifications.
• Directs the maintenance of personnel files and records, preparation of reports, and processing of personnel actions in conformity with agency policies, state and federal law, and other considerations.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
• Supervises hiring process to ensure adherence to state and federal laws and other considerations; oversees background checks, reviews hiring packets, and develops interview questions.
• Oversees or participates in recruitment functions; attends career fairs.
• Exercises independent judgment and action in the performance of duties under general supervision.
• Reviews and processes Educational Leave Program Applications.
• ENGAGE/Reflect Liaison.
• Answers questions in regards to policy and benefit questions.
• Sends out training reminders.
• Processes monthly tenure certificates.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Human Resources Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
  
  

OR

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Four or more years of professional human resources/personnel administration experience with a primary focus in employee relations, recruitment and selections, employee grievance, position classification, and/or compensation.
  
  

OR

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  (A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as Business, Public, or Personnel Administration; Industrial and Labor Relations; Psychology; Statistics and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).
  
  

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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