HR Assistant: Payroll & Hiring Support

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to handle HR, personnel, and payroll tasks in Jefferson City. The role involves posting openings, screening applicants, verifying eligibility, and coordinating background checks in compliance with state law.

Responsibilities include updating personnel actions, deductions, and tax withholdings in SAM II, maintaining confidential files, and processing diverse payroll transactions.

Qualifications

• One or more years of administrative support experience with HR/personnel duties.
• Experience with payroll processing or HR systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs HR, personnel, and payroll-related tasks.
• Assists in posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and screening applicants for eligibility.
• Checks references and coordinates background investigations as required by state policy.
• Enters and updates personnel actions, deductions, and withholdings in the payroll system (SAM II).
• Maintains confidential personnel files and related records.
• Ensures compliance with state rules and regulations in all transactions.
• Exhibits independent judgment while working under general supervision.

Skills

HR/payroll administration

Administrative support

Hiring activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAM II HR payroll system

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to handle HR, personnel, and payroll tasks in Jefferson City. The role involves posting openings, screening applicants, verifying eligibility, and coordinating background checks in compliance with state law.

Responsibilities include updating personnel actions, deductions, and tax withholdings in SAM II, maintaining confidential files, and processing diverse payroll transactions.