Human Resources Supervisor

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is hiring a Human Resources Supervisor for 61 - Rankin County, MS in the Emergency Management Agency. The role is full-time with a salary range of $61,416.94 to $86,349.15 annually.

The successful candidate will oversee HR programs, supervise staff, coordinate recruitment and payroll administration, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and provide expert guidance to agency leadership using SPAHRS, MAGIC, Merlin, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience; 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience using MAGIC, MAGIC EC, Merlin, SPAHRS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of state payroll systems and ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agency HR programs and procedures within state policies.
• Supervise professional, technical, and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment, classification, salary administration, benefits, and employee relations.

Skills

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SPAHRS

MAGIC

Merlin

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Human Resources Supervisor in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$61,416.94 - $86,349.15 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9458-7210-20260923RKN

7210 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Opening Date

09/28/2026

9/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$61,416.94

$86,349.15

About the Agency

Our mission, at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely response during disasters, and quickly restoring quality of life post-event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.To inquire about this position, please contact Steve Brantley at [e-mail]

Human Resources Manager is accountable for overall human resources management in an agency or is the deputy to the Human Resources Director in a large agency. Accountable for planning and implementing agency human resources programs and procedures within statewide policies related to recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, benefits, appointments, performance evaluation, training and development, employee engagement, grievances, disciplinary investigations, and employee relations. Ensures work done is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws. Provides expert advice to those who administer human resources programs and procedures within agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and federal and state laws. Works on project teams both within designated program areas and other HR program areas toward the end of enhancing statewide HR programs. Supervises professional and vocational level positions.Supervises functions of professional, technical, and supporting staff in performing specific agency services. Performs a variety of administrative tasks dealing with fiscal management, strategic planning, legal compliance, and required reports related to the agency. Serves as a liaison to agency officials and personnel, other public and private agencies, and/or the general public.

What you'll need to be Successful

Knowledge of State payroll systems (SPAHRS and MAGIC), skilled in Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel, good communication skills, and a team player with a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and, 8+ years of experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience. — The Hiring Agency Prefers: Experience working in MAGIC, MAGIC EC, Merlin, SPAHRS, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience must include supervising and coordinating a variety of functions.

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