Human Resources Generalist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Human Resource Center in Cole County is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support a range of HR programs and tasks. The role involves recruiting coordination and payroll processing within a dynamic government environment.

Based at the Broadway State Office Building in Jefferson City, you will work with a team of HR professionals to deliver services across recruitment, onboarding, and employee records, while upholding confidentiality and state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with MO Careers and SAMII HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background checks for DSS IT division contractors.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and onboarding in the DSS IT division.
• Prepare job announcements, post vacancies, review eligibility and hiring recommendations, and issue letters.
• Create and maintain physical and electronic employment records.
• Process payroll and other actions in SAMII HR.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years HR experience

Tools

MO Careers

SAMII HR

Job description

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

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $2,365.19. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Annual Salary: $56,764.56

Job Posting Number: 3010 8970100

Job Location: This position is located at the Broadway State Office Building; 221 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why You’ll Love This Position

You will work with a team of dedicated HR professionals in a position that offers the exciting opportunity to work in a variety of human resources areas and programs. The role of Human Resource Generalist is far from one-dimensional. You will undertake a wide range of HR tasks, such as coordinating the recruitment and hiring process and processing payroll-related actions.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct background checks for DSS IT division contractors.
• Coordination of the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes within the DSS IT division. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing job announcements, posting vacant positions, reviewing applicant eligibility and hiring recommendations, conducting background checks, issuing appointment letters, and processing new hire documents.
• Creating and maintaining physical and electronic employment records.
• Processing payroll and other actions in SAMII HR.
• Reviewing Outside Employment Requests, Work Schedule Change Requests, and Disclosure of Relatives forms.
• Audit I-9’s and assist with the overall functions of the Personnel Unit.
• Performing other personnel duties such as conducting applicant searches in MO Careers.
• Provide support to DSS employees regarding all matters related to HR.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).

Preferred Qualifications

The person in this position must possess excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Attendance and dependability are a must. This individual should have experience working independently and in a team environment to achieve goals. They should be highly motivated and have a desire to ensure DSS employees are supported while at work. Knowledge of the State of Missouri’s organizational structure, the principles and practices of human resources, and personnel administration concepts preferred. Experience working in MO Careers and SAMII HR systems strongly desired.

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: Elsa Kleinschmit [e-mail]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail].

Recruitment Area

All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline

August 25, 2026