HR Generalist

Job Description:

HR 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.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a point of contact for Central Office supervisors in the recruitment and hiring process, including posting positions, reviewing applications, coordinating background screenings, and conducting New Employee Orientation.

• 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 Comp.

• Coordinate and process personnel actions across various systems, ensuring accurate data entry by pre-determined cut off dates.

• Monitor compliance with state and federal employment regulations and internal policies.

• 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.

• Assist in other areas of HR as needed.

Location

This position is based in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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.

Salary:

50,000-56,000 per Year