Higginsville Habilitation Center is recruiting for a Human Resource Specialist, to be a part of a highly effective team that makes a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. HHC is a state operated program within the Department of Mental Health and supports individuals receiving 24/7 services.Why you’ll love this position: - Helping to make a difference in the lives of our individuals that we support
- To be a part of a cohesive human resource team that provides employee focused support
- Great State Benefits
Responsibilities: - Lead and supervise an excellent team of HR professionals
- Support ongoing efforts to strengthen department integration and build positive workplace culture
- Advice and counsel department supervisors, managers, and leadership team regarding disciplinary measures, policy, employee relation matters, compensation, organizational structure and other complex human resource issues
- 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, etc.
- Participates in conferences and training sessions
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding and separation processes
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- Experience working within SAMII HR Payroll system
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures as applied to human resources areas and programs. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
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 .