Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

Human Resources Generalist

Description

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Office of Human Resources, seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support the DMH Central Office team members. This position will be a part of the Central Office Human Resources team and is based in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will be a part of a process improvement effort across the department and will have the ability to lead impactful changes critical to ensuring quality data and consistency from which the department makes critical decisions. You will have the opportunity to work with and assist team members across the state among, providing variety in daily work. You will develop a unique skillset needed for our continuous improvement efforts as we continue to use data for impactful decision-making processes.

The base salary offered for this position ranges from $50,000.00 - $56,000.00, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a point of contact for Central Office supervisors in the recruitment and hiring process, including posting positions through HireTrue, reviewing applications, and coordinating background screenings.
• Advise Central Office staff on HR-related issues including professional development, promotional opportunities, policy interpretation, hiring processes, leave administration, and position management.
• Understand and communicate benefits to Central Office employees, including changes in health insurance, retirement, life insurance, Cafeteria Plan, and Deferred Compensation.
• Coordinate and process personnel actions across various systems, including SAMII HR, ensuring accurate data entry by pre-determined cutoff dates.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal employment regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in other areas of HR as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a major in Human Resources, Business or other related fields or 3-5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources. Relevant experience may substitute for education.

Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced team environment. Strong time management, organizational skills, as well as the ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and propose practical solutions. Ability to protect and maintain strict confidentiality.

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

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 .

hrmail@dmh.mo.gov

Salary:

$50,000.00-$56,000.00 per Year