Public Sector Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Generalist

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

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Job description

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.