Employment Services

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a First-level professional Human Resources position responsible for advisory work in recruitment and selection, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, and performance evaluation under direct supervision. You'll help ensure compliance with federal and state laws and may prepare reports at an agency or statewide level.

A Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience are typically required, along with strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn and grow, strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises Agencies on HR programs, policies, and procedures under direct supervision.
• Handles recruitment, selection, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, and performance evaluation.
• Prepares reports at agency or statewide level to support HR cost management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Mississippi

$33,600.00 - $43,600.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9455-0374-20261006RKN

Opening Date

10/08/2026

10/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

$43,600.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience.

The mission of Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) is to help the individuals we serve achieve mental wellness by encouraging hope, promoting safety, and supporting recovery while utilizing resources effectively. Call Human Resources for more information at 601-351-8020.

About the Position

First-level professional Human Resources position accountable for duties that are professional in nature, and employees act as an adviser to the Agencies in one or more areas of human resources. Under direct supervision, positions are accountable for duties in agency human resources programs, policies, and procedures related to recruitment and selection, classification, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, and performance evaluation, and ensure work done is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws. This position may also be responsible for preparing reports at an agency or statewide level that can be used by managers and Statewide HR for the purposes of managing human resources costs. Employees at this level may also direct and review the work, such as payroll and related actions, of lower-level employees.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidates must have a good attitude, be ready and willing to learn and grow, have strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational skills.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201