Human Resources Assistant

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Sep 19, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Human Resources and Personnel
  • Salary: $45,184.08 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 45184 USD

Job Description

The Family Support Division, Human Resources Office is seeking applications for a Human Resources Assistant. This position will be in Cole County and based at 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. Applicants may have the opportunity to work remotely once eligibility and suitability requirements are met. Some travel will be required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform independent functions requiring the application of expertise relating to human resources, personnel, and/or payroll;
  • Assist in recruitment activities by posting job opportunities, screening applicant information to verify eligibility, process/monitor employee background checks and ensure appointments are in compliance with state regulations;
  • Attain proficiency with applicable software systems/programs including but not limited to SAM II HR, HireTrue and MAIRS;
  • Process personnel transactions in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring compliance with rules/regulations and within established timeframes to ensure employees are added or removed from payroll accurately;
  • Enter and update various screens in the SAM II payroll system in an accurate and timely manner;
  • Complete all required reports, data entry for staffing updates and other correspondence in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Respond to inquiries (phone, in-person, written) and direct inquires outside the scope of work to the appropriate resource;
  • Create and provide employees with applicable appointment letters; and
  • Assist with address/name changes, and other reports or special project, as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Two or more years of Administrative Support Assistant experience in human resources/personnel administration in a State agency personnel office with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System or the Division of Personnel; and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate. OR

Four or more years of office experience, including two or more years of complex office experience in a personnel office involving hiring activities, personnel and payroll transactions, time and leave accounting, or other related human resources/personnel administration activities, and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

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 .

Base Pay

45,184

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map