HR Assistant: Payroll, Benefits & Admin

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant with a focus on human resources, personnel, and payroll in Jefferson City. You will perform HR duties, assist in hiring, and ensure compliance with state law.

The position handles benefits information, payroll records, and confidential files, using SAM II HR payroll system. Qualifications include high school diploma or higher, or a Bachelor's degree. Total compensation includes generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience with HR/payroll focus.
• Ability to post jobs, schedule interviews, verify eligibility, and check references.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and payroll processing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs HR, personnel, and payroll-related functions.
• Assists in posting job opportunities and scheduling interviews.
• Screen applicant information to verify eligibility and background checks.
• Maintains confidential personnel files and payroll records.
• Ensures compliance with state laws in hiring and payroll processes.
• Disseminates benefits information and answers related questions.
• Enters payroll data, deductions, and tax withholdings into the system.
• Provides independent judgment under general supervision.
• Uses SAM II HR payroll system for transactions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Administrative support experience

HR/payroll focus

Tools

SAM II HR

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant with a focus on human resources, personnel, and payroll in Jefferson City. You will perform HR duties, assist in hiring, and ensure compliance with state law.

The position handles benefits information, payroll records, and confidential files, using SAM II HR payroll system. Qualifications include high school diploma or higher, or a Bachelor's degree. Total compensation includes generous benefits.