Job Location: This position will be located at Roberts Building, 1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Why you’ll love this position:The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Human Resources, seeks a Human Resources Specialist to serve as a project lead for efforts in developing consistent practices in the areas of employee relations and investigations. This position will be a part of the Central Office Human Resources team and can be based out of any of our locations within the state of Missouri. Will have the ability to work remotely a portion of the week upon successful completion of the initial onboarding period.
You will be a part of a process improvement effort across the department and will have the ability to lead impactful changes critical to ensuring employee relations best practices are observed and consistently applied. You will have the opportunity to work with and assist team members across the state. You will develop a unique skillset needed for our continuous improvement efforts.
- Provides advice and consults with team members, supervisors and managers on FMLA and ADA.
- Facilitates interactive process meetings.
- Tracks and monitors FMLA usage to ensure compliance.
- Investigate and complete investigatory reports for internal administrative investigations.
- Counsel employees and management on policy and other work related issues.
- Coordinates Workers’ Compensation.
- Provide support and guidance to employees and management in all disciplinary matters.
- Develops, schedules, and conducts technical, management, and interpersonal skills training to improve employee performance especially in areas such as Supervision, FMLA, ADA, Civil Rights & Diversity.
- Serves on initiative workgroups in areas such Leadership Development, Professional Development, and Operation Excellence.
- Facilitates or participates in recruitment, onboarding and separation processes.
- Maintain applications and employee files; process forms and documents in order to record and ensure various human resources activities and transactions are completed.
- Attends meetings, seminars, conferences, training programs, and special recruitment events pertaining to human resources/personnel administration.
- Participate on project teams.
- Assists with the development and presentation of training initiatives.
Preferred knowledge/skills: - Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources and personnel administration concepts.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g. EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA).
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct sensitive and complex employee relations investigations.
- Ability to research and evaluate information and make determinations/recommendations.
- Ability to effectively manage stressful and adverse situations.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality in performance of duties.
- Effective critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Sociology or closely related field is preferred.
- 1-3 years of progressive relevant experience.
Relevant experience may substitute for education. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. 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 found here .
