Human Resources Generalist (Recruiter)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Administration in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a proactive Human Resources Generalist (Recruiter) to lead full‑cycle recruiting for the state. You will partner with a variety of hiring managers, source candidates, coordinate events with schools and agencies, and drive modern recruitment initiatives.

You will manage detailed processes in a fast-paced government environment. Strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with MS Office and social media are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional experience in talent acquisition or human resources.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for some qualifications.
• Experience with recruiting strategies and candidate sourcing in a government context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from application to onboarding.
• Advise hiring managers and develop recruitment strategies with data-driven improvements.
• Coordinate job postings, employer branding, and event participation to attract talent.
• Represent OA at career events and maintain relationships with external partners.
• Run social media campaigns to promote career opportunities.
• Oversee background checks and ensure candidate eligibility per policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and assist executive leadership on special projects.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAM II HR

HireTrue

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

If you’re a creative self-starter dedicated to goal‑oriented results, we want you to join our team!

The Office of Administration (OA), Office of Employee Engagement, is transforming its approach to end-to-end talent management to better serve the citizens of Missouri. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and training top talent across the Office of Administration. To help move this effort forward, we are looking for a professional to support the delivery of a modern recruiting program for our department.

The focus of this Human Resources Generalist (Recruiter) role will be full‑cycle recruitment for the Office of Administration. The right candidate will successfully partner with a variety of hiring managers and meet their individual recruitment needs. Both innovative and traditional recruitment strategies will be used to source all possible talent pools. This role includes front‑line recruiting activities such as coordinating events with schools and agencies, as well as sourcing candidates directly. The position is fast‑paced with many details to manage at once. The right person will thrive in an evolving environment as we continue building a modern recruitment approach for OA. We work hard and have fun, we’re looking for someone ready to jump in, roll up their sleeves, and be awesome.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for the Office of Administration, overseeing all steps from initial application to successful hiring and onboarding.
• Advise and collaborate with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for their vacancies. Utilize data-driven metrics to drive continuous improvement in hiring processes.
• Ensure a seamless transition for job applicants. Coordinate all necessary hiring details and support hiring managers as they prepare to welcome new team members. Act as the primary liaison with HR business partners to facilitate all hiring needs.
• Participate in the review and development of compelling job postings, advertisements, and employer branding initiatives to ensure consistent messaging and a positive candidate experience.
• Actively represent the Office of Administration at career events and with external partners. Possess comprehensive knowledge of high-demand roles to effectively engage with potential candidates and attract top talent.
• Contribute to and execute social media campaigns on established channels to showcase career opportunities within the Office of Administration.
• Initiate, review, and evaluate background checks to determine employment eligibility based on division- and location-specific requirements. Partner with external agencies to verify candidate employability for roles involving clients or patients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with internal stakeholders across all OA divisions. Foster an environment of inquiry, transparency, and collaboration.
• Assist with special projects as directed by executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional experience in talent acquisition or human resources. Additional education and/or experience may substitute for these qualifications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the SAM II HR and HireTrue systems is beneficial.
• Creative self-starter who can foster effective relationships and work in a collaborative manner with internal and external customers. Must be a servant‑leader that finds pride in public service.
• Ability to comprehend and execute modern talent acquisition strategies in a competitive employment market.
• Resourceful in finding the best use of budget dollars, time and teams to help accomplish goals.
• Very strong organizational skills to manage all the recruitment and hiring details, event details, follow‑up with agencies, candidates, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, from one‑on‑one to working with large, diverse groups.
• Competency in developing interpersonal relationships. Must be able to take hard feedback and learn from it.
• Ability to market ideas and initiatives in ways that build interest and encourage buy‑in and participation among employees at all levels.
• Must be comfortable with performing in gray areas; not all details and expectations are readily available. We sometimes have to figure it out as we go.
• Skilled with MS Office and social media platforms and the ability to quickly navigate software.

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

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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 foundhere.

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