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State of Missouri is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the Missouri Children’s Division MoCAN Response Team and help strengthen the workforce. The role involves coordinating hiring events, processing onboarding, and ensuring new staff have equipment and access on day one.
The position emphasizes training plans, policy reviews, and cross‑regional support, with opportunities for growth into specialized investigative roles as experience grows.
Job Location: Base is negotiable within the State of MO
All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based ona pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll support the Missouri Children’s Division MoCAN Response Team—an specialized team focused on enhancing child safety through a structured and consistent response. This team offers a clear career pathway, helping staff build strong foundational skills and then advance into specialized child abuse, and neglect investigative roles as they grow in experience.
This is your opportunity to support an innovative, purpose‑driven team and play a key role in strengthening Missouri’s Children’s Division workforce.
Three or more years of experience as a Human Resources Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. OR
A High School Diploma or High School Equivalentand Four or more years of professional human resources/personnel administration experience with a primary focus in employee relations, recruitment and selections, employee grievance, position classification, and/or compensation. OR
ABachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
(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 foundhere.
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