Human Resources Assistant

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is looking for an Entry Level Human Resources Assistant to support payroll and personnel transactions for a team dedicated to serving Veterans. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience or education in human resources, with a focus on ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in payroll processing. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a mission-oriented environment that values collaboration and service.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health and free life insurance

Retirement savings plan with match

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in payroll and personnel transactions.
• Previous work in HR or business administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and personnel documents.
• Assist with compliance reviews and audits related to payroll procedures.
• Respond to personnel and payroll inquiries from team members.

Skills

Knowledge of human resources principles

Familiarity with payroll processing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Two or more years of post-secondary education in human resources or related areas

Two or more years of relevant work experience

Job description

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Looking to continue your career with the State of Missouri but want a new challenge? The Missouri Veterans Commission is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a key team member, you will play a crucial role in supporting a group of hardworking and dedicated team members who serve Veterans throughout the state. If you love working with payroll and personnel transactions this position is for you. MVC provides a work environment that is one of the best around – mission-focused, family-oriented, and supportive. Changing your future starts with applying today!

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and processing of a variety of payroll and personnel transactions and related documents.
• Ensure payroll and all personnel transactions are entered into Human Capital Management system accurately.
• Process direct deposit enrollments, changes and cancellations.
• Ensure manual checks are processed timely and accurately.
• Ensure confidentiality of team member payroll and benefit information.
• Process enroll/change/cancel deductions for AllState, AFLAC/Assurity.
• Add and expire tax payment agreements.
• Quarterly Position Control Log Review.
• Assist with compliance reviews and audits.
• Work with team members and Office of Administration staff to correct payroll errors.
• Inform team members of policies and procedures; respond to a variety of personnel and payroll questions.
• Verify employment status for team members.
• Review various reports associated with payroll (MOBIUS, MOSERS PHOENIX, etc.)
• Coordinate with Homes Program human resources staff and/or supervisor regarding payroll changes or errors.
• Attend training sessions and or meetings.
• Edit time records and process for team members as needed in the electronic timekeeping system.
• Update and maintain personnel files.
• Lift and move supplies and equipment.
• Assist with HR projects and provide general support to HR team.
• May perform duties associated with scanning, copying, shipping and receiving documents.
• Perform repetitive finger movements in the use of computers and other similar equipment in order to enter data.
  
  

Qualifications

Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through two or more years of work experience in human resources, business administration, accounting, purchasing, communications or closely related area or through two or more years of post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, accounting, purchasing, communications or closely related program or some combination thereof:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources and personnel administration
• Knowledge of the career continuum – recruitment, evaluation, growth, retention, recognition
  
  

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
  
  

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Becky Buechter, HR Specialist, via email at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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