Human Resources Generalist

Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for an energetic and dedicated individual to join our Human Resources team. This is a first-level professional human resources position responsible for supporting the agency in one or more areas of human resources under limited supervision.

• Manages position classification based on Uniform Classification and Pay.
• Process Position Maintenance requests
• Review and determine employment eligibility
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors regarding classification and compensation of team members
• Assisting in managing multiple types of Human Relations investigations - including civil rights, workplace violence, sexual harassment, theft, and code of conduct, among other types. Conducts thorough, professional and efficient interviews according to standards
• Assist in assuming control of high stress, sensitive situations. Ensures that all investigations/inquiries are completely objective and brought to a logical conclusion in the best interest of the Department.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Support new employee orientation and training efforts.
• Enter, monitor and oversee Worker’s Compensation claims and ensure policies are followed
• Perform various analyses of HR data utilization the state's human resources system
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Perform general human resources work that contributes to the success of the team
• Process Unemployment Claims
• Manages Tax Compliance List
• Maintain and run various reports
• Other duties as assigned

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• The ideal candidate utilizes good judgment, acts with integrity, possesses strong critical thinking, is a team player and can adjust to fill various roles on the team given the work load across the group. Able to meet deadlines. A successful candidate must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be capable of working with a variety of software programs (i.e. Webex, Outlook, Word, etc.), be skilled in development and delivery of content in multiple platforms and methods, have strong writing skills and have experience with engagement methods for in-person and virtual delivery methods. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills are highly desired. Investigative experience is preferred.

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 .

Tavonna.Robinson@health.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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