Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

Human Resources Generalist

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why you’ll love this position:

You’ll get to work for the Office of Administration team that is focused on excellent service! OA CARES about Communication, being Adaptive, Reliability, Expertise, and being Solution-Driven!

The Office of Employee Engagement (OEE) is looking for a dynamic team member to join our Human Resources Payroll team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow among a strong and diverse team of Human Resources (HR) professionals.

If you are a seasoned professional that possesses strong communication skills and excellent problem solving skills, and who has experience human resources issues, we want you to join our team!

What you’ll do:

• Participate in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain position, employee, and leave records in the payroll system.
• Support new employee orientation efforts.
• Provide guidance on benefits and time and leave.
• Provide guidance to team members based upon federal law, state law, statewide policies, and Office of Administration policies.
• Serve as an HR expert and respond to questions in a variety of meetings.
• Engage with OA team members on a daily basis promoting a quality customer experience in-person, by phone, and through email.
• Interact with OA customers in a professional, helpful manner; determine need; furnish necessary information; and take and relay detailed messages.
• Draft and organize a variety of communication materials used to inform OA’s workforce of important HR information.
• Perform general human resources work that contributes to the success of the team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in our internal processes.
• Provide support to other areas of OEE as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll technology
• Use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptive to challenges
• Effective critical thinking skills with ability to be solution-driven
• General knowledge of employment law
• Enjoy collaborating with and helping others
• Outstanding attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in technology (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Familiarity with problem-solving and process improvement techniques

Minimum Qualifications

Positive experience working in a human resources environment.

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

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific 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 .

Salary:

$42,000.00-$47,000.00 per Year