Human Resources Generalist - Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

Location: Position will be based in Kansas 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:

• Schedule, plan and organize hiring events to attract prospective employees. Schedule, plan and organize new employee recruitment events at local college’s, workforce development centers, community events.
• Submit completed hiring packets to CD human resource unit for processing and faclitate the movement of new hires through HireTrue to ensure all required documents are submitted for applicants to begin working for CD within a reasonable timeframe
• Ensure new employee’s have all equipment, access and and workspace ready and available on their first day and Ensure new employee completes all necessary paperwork on their first day of work
• Create new employee welcome packets and review the packets with new employees on their first day and at regular intervals throughout their first year
• Onboard new employees by reviewing policies, work schedules, dress code, job expectations, introduce new employees to existing employees, and tour of the office
• Schedule and track new employees for all required training and develop an individual plan for job shadowing and mentoring through their first year of employment
• Recommending changes to and updating procedures, providing reports, and responding to information requests.
• Review human resources information and maintain accurate records compliant with relevant federal and state laws.
• Accountable for a variety of support service functions.
• Assist in other regions as needed.

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.
  
  

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• 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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