Human Resources Assistant

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation

MOSERS retirement

13 paid holidays

Leave accrual (10h/mo)

Sick leave

Job summary

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South, part of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, is seeking a positive HR Assistant.

This position reports to the Human Resources Specialist and supports payroll, personnel actions, and confidentiality. Responsibilities include entering and updating employee data in the payroll system, preparing payroll documents, generating reports, maintaining files, and drafting correspondence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state HR laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Well organized with the ability to manage priorities.
• Proficient writing and professional communication skills.
• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience (substitutions may be permitted).

Responsibilities

• Performs payroll, personnel and payroll-related functions.
• Work independently to complete assigned HR duties.
• Enters and updates employee data, deductions and tax withholdings.
• Oversees timely processing of payroll transactions and related documents.
• Assists in position allocation and reallocation data.
• Maintains position codes and organizational charts.
• Generates personnel and payroll reports and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer and personnel information.
• Clerical HR support: files, database tracking, letters and correspondence.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Organization

Professional writing

Communication skills

Payroll software

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center South Campus, 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis MO. 63139

Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,631.47 * Annual Salary $39,155.38

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South is looking for a positive and energetic Human Resources Assistant. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent functions requiring the application of expertise related to human resources, personnel and/or payroll
• Work independently to complete assigned job duties in an efficient manner
• Enters and updates employee personnel actions, contact information, deductions and tax withholdings into the payroll system
• Oversees and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and processing of a variety of payroll and personnel transactions and related documents
• Assists in collecting, verifying and submitting necessary information for position allocation and reallocation requests
• Assigns and tracks position codes; enters position information into payroll system; performs position maintenance; creates and updates organizational charts
• Generates personnel and payroll information reports and verifies accuracy
• Always maintains confidentiality of consumer and personnel related information
• This position will perform clerical support functions for Human Resources which includes maintaining files, database tracking, sending notice letters and drafting correspondence

Eligibility

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations and policies and procedures as applied to human resources and programs
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Must be well organized and to successfully manage work priorities
• Must possess proficient writing and professional communication skills
• 2-4 years relevant experience (substitutions may be permitted)

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.