Human Resources Generalist II

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson, MS is seeking a Second–level Human Resources Generalist II at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl. The role administers agency HR programs including recruitment, salary analysis, benefits, and employee engagement, and provides guidance to managers and staff on HR issues.

Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, able to follow MSPB and MDOC policies, and possess strong communication skills with a willingness to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers agency human resources programs, policies, and procedures related to recruitment and selection, classification, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, performance evaluation, training and development, and employee engagement.
• Provides consultation and advice to managers, supervisors and employees on human resources issues including grievances, investigations and employee relations issues.
• May exercise limited supervision over lower level human resources staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Human Resources Generalist II in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9456-0554-20261006RKN

0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

10/09/2026

10/19/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$44,000.00

$46,450.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty, and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. For more information, please contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at [e-mail].

About the Position

Second–level Human Resources professional position accountable for administering agency human resources programs, policies, and procedures related to recruitment and selection, classification, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, performance evaluation, training and development, and employee engagement. Provides consultation and advice to managers, supervisors and employees on human resources issues including grievances, investigations and employee relations issues. May exercise limited supervision over lower level human resources staff.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB and MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201