Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood; Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:This is a first-level professional position having independent responsibility for completing basic or simple components of research and/or investigations. This position will always have a finger on the pulse of how we measure, evaluate, and communicate Organizational Health for the Department. This position will collect, compile, and analyze Organizational Health data, metrics, and statistics, and utilize this data to make recommendations in the form of reports and/or presentations related to Organizational Health and legal compliance. This key role will also monitor progress of plans related to or Organizational Health and communicate within the Department regarding those plans. At the end of the day, you'll know you played a role in strengthening the Department of Health and Senior Services by monitoring and supporting enhancement of the Organizational Health of our nearly 2,000 team member Department.
This position is grant funded with a projected end date of no later than 07/30/2026 - Collects and compiles Organizational Health metrics and data from a variety of sources including: all relevant State and Department utilized information systems, survey data (new employee, exit, satisfaction/engagement, etc.), employment records, labor statistics, practices of other employers, and other sources.
- Analyzes data and statistics for trend and patterns with attention to both macro and micro levels of Organizational Health, including, but not limited to: recruitment, hiring practices, onboarding, motivation, engagement, satisfaction, separations, and compliance with Department policies, employment laws and regulations.
- Prepares reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership.
- Identifies and recommends reasonable short-and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
- Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational health including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to enhance culture and role clarity, to enhance Mission integration, to address staffing issues, to maintain legal compliance, and for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- May be involved in all aspects of Organizational Health, including Learning & Development, Operational Excellence, employee recruitment/retention or other initiatives.
- May conduct, or assist with conducting, audits.
- May assist Organizational Health with staffing, recruiting, operations, and budgets.
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have, or acquire through performance of this role, a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, Human Resources/Organizational Health, and policies pertaining to Organizational Health.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software; proficient with, or the ability to quickly learn, the Human Capital (and related) information systems/dashboards.
- Work collaboratively with Director’s Office staff and Division staff.
- Be comfortable to present to/coach individuals, small and large groups of employees; doing so in a manner that engages learners and embraces the values of the Department.
- Serve as an active participant on committees, workgroups, etc. as requested.
- Participate in planning and development as necessary to advance Organizational Health.
- Conduct/coordinate Division-specific training with consent of supervisor
- Participate, as requested/required, in the development of Department standards, policies, and procedures.
- Attend meetings as requested.
- Participate in organizational excellence activities/program as requested/required.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate in English with a variety of people using good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills that display professionalism and adherence to Department values.
- Adherence to all applicable Department policies and procedures.
- Respond to internal and external disasters such as fires, tornados, etc.,.
- Arrive to work on time and when scheduled, minimize unscheduled absences and schedule sick and annual leave responsibly, as established by Department policies.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Work weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights as needed.
- Travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- WHAT WE VALUE and EXPECT YOU TO VALUE ALSO:
- Our Mission, Vison, and Strategic Plan
- Our Culture-ASPIRE, which these words embody:
- Action
- Sincerity
- Preparedness
- Initiative
- Recognition
- Knowledge of basic research methods and analysis, computer information systems, and statistical software.
- Ability to perform basic queries and analysis of data
- Bachelor’s Degree and0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
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 found here .
