Human Resource Manager

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Human Resource Manager in Cole County to lead planning, development, and administration of HR across MO HealthNet, the Division of Legal Services, the Division of Finance & Administrative Services and the Director's Office.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong interpersonal and communication skills for a fast-paced environment. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, organization and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, development, and administration of HR functions within MO HealthNet, the Division of Legal Services, the Division of Finance & Administrative Services and the Director's Office.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies; conduct investigations; manage compensation, classification, and performance management.
• Recruitment and selection; discipline; manage HR staff; partner with Fiscal and HR Liaisons; handle audit requests related to HR.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Human Resource Center has an opening for a Human Resource Manager located in Cole County.

Job Posting Number

3010 8970017

Semi-Monthly Salary

The current rate for this position is $4,791.66. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. time-of-service pay).

Annual salary

$114,999.87

Job Location

This position is located at the Broadway State Office Building, 221 West High Street Jefferson City, MO.

Why you'll love this position

Join a dynamic team of professional human resources staff dedicated to working as business partners supporting both employees and managers.

What you'll do

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for directing the overall planning, development, and administration of the human resource functions within MO HealthNet, the Division of Legal Services, Division of Finance & Administrative Services and the Director's Office. This will include duties such as compliance with laws, regulations and policies, conducting investigations, compensation, classification, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, conducting investigations and management of human resource staff. This position partners with Fiscal and Human Resource Liaisons in assigned divisions and handles audit requests related to human resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications

The person in this position must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment that will require a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, organizational and analytical skills, professional human resource experience as well as the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality are a must. Knowledge of, or experience with the State of Missouri's personnel law and regulations, working the SAMII/HR system and Microsoft Office Suite, the principles and practices of human resources, and personnel administration concepts is preferred.

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Karen Meyer at (573-751-4244 or [e-mail]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416.

Recruitment Area

All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline

October 14, 2026