Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Jefferson-City-School-District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District is seeking an HR Specialist to support the Human Resources team in Jefferson City, Missouri. The role focuses on maintaining the HR online management system, training staff, and handling data reporting for state and local requirements, while ensuring accurate onboarding and personnel records.

The position reports to the Human Resources Director and requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with HR technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors preferred.
• Must have 3 years of experience with strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient in working with various technologies to develop and maintain forms and data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement and administer the human resources online management system.
• Train staff and administrators on the HR online management system.
• Manage data and prepare reports for state, federal and local submissions.
• Submit and approve background checks and I-9 documentation for employment.
• Create and maintain work records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HR software

Job description

Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Jefferson City School District Central Office - Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5966636

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Specialist

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelors preferred.


• Must have 3 years of experience with strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills,


• Must be proficient in working with various technologies to develop and maintain forms and data.

General Responsibilities:

• The Human Resources Specialist will maintain, implement and administer the human resources online management system.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure the functionality of the human resources online management system


• Train staff and administrators on the human resources online management system


• Manage data and prepare reports for state, federal and local submissions


• Approve certification for certificated staff on the Missouri Educators System


• Approve job s opportunities and post on internet and recruitment sites


• Process background checks


• Assign and process onboarding/offboarding forms


• Create and maintain work records


• Submit and approve background checks and I‑9 documentation for employment


• Issue and monitor contracts/memorandums


• Maintain the Human Resource department website


• Assist prospective candidates with applications


• Provide customer service for the Human Resource Department


• Act as custodian of archived personnel files


• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and movement around the instructional area.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact Information: Human Resources 315 E Dunklin Street Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required