Job Location: Truman Building, 301 W. High St. Suite 870, Jefferson City, MO 65102
You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”
As the Director of Human Resources, you will be an integral part of the leadership team of Missouri’s Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (DHEWD). You will have the opportunity to lead and motivate teams across the state and manage the successful operation of Human Resources. This role reports directly to the Chief of Staff and collaborates with members of Senior Staff and the Commissioner.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Lead and supervise an excellent team of HR professionals in service to the department.
- Support ongoing efforts to strengthen department integration and build positive workplace culture.
- Advise and counsel department supervisors, managers and divisional and department leadership regarding disciplinary measures, policy, employee relation matters, compensation, organizational structure, and other complex human resources issues.
- Provide guidance and direction on behalf of DHEWD Human Resources as the state transitions into Missouri Vital Enterprise Resources System (MOVERS).
- Assure department compliance with federal and state employment related laws.
- Oversee/facilitate the technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills trainings to improve team member performance especially in areas such as supervision, FMLA, ADA, Civil Rights, etc.
- Provide guidance to managers, supervisors and employees regarding employment-related policies, procedures, rules, and laws.
- Conduct salary and overtime classification reviews and provide direction related to compensatory practices across the department.
- Lead the development and revision of HR policies.
- Conduct investigations relating to personnel matters or in the resolution of grievances and complaints.
- Oversee/facilitate conflict resolution mediation.
- Implement and monitor the annual workforce diversity plan.
- Track and report human resources dashboard and compliance data such as ENGAGE and EEO.
- Develop and implement special initiatives.
- Participate in conferences, training sessions.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
- Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in human resources, business, public administration, or closely related area, including military service.
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 .
