Human Resources - Employee Relations Specialist

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S. Truman Building at 301 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

You’ll get to work for the Office of Administration (OA) team that is focused on excellent service, every time! OA CARES about Communication, being Adaptive, Reliability, Expertise, and being Solution-Driven!

The Office of Employee Engagement is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to create and maintain positive relationships with employees and leadership! The position involves supporting the workforce through conflict resolution, supporting and leading investigations, providing guidance for and administering discipline, supporting performance improvement, responding to employee requests consistent with federal laws, performing position classification reviews, and supporting initiatives for a healthy work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow among a strong and diverse team of Human Resource (HR) professionals. If you are an HR professional possessing strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and a can-do attitude, we want you to join our team!

• Handle employee relations cases including preparing for, leading, and documenting investigations.
• Administer Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions, including dismissals.
• Work through the interactive process for requests made under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Evaluate and respond to requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, statewide policies, and OA policies and practices.
• Review duties and responsibilities assigned to positions for proper job classification.
• Keep and provide well-maintained documentation for work performed.
• Remain current on federal and state employment laws.
• Stay informed of and implement HR best practices in performance of work.
• Develop, implement, and interpret administrative policies.
• Collaborate closely with legal staff, OA leadership, teammates, and other partners.
• Complete a variety of special assignments based upon business needs of OA.
• Perform assignments needed to support the HR team.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful autonomous employee relations investigative experience including administering discipline.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of OA’s organizational structure and workforce.
• Knowledge and skill in preparing for and leading HR investigations.
• Knowledge of concepts of position classification.
• Ability to objectively gather facts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to record key details and keep well-maintained documentation.
• Ability to analyze information and offer conclusions.
• Ability to be professional, positive, and productive.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe products.

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

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

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 .

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