Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
The Human Resource Center has an opening for a Human Resource Manager located in Cole County.
Job Posting Number: 3010 8970017
Semi-Monthly Salary: The current rate for this position is $4,791.66. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. time-of-service pay).
Annual salary: $114,999.87
Job Location: This position is located at the Broadway State Office Building, 221 West High Street Jefferson City, MO.
Responsibilities - What you'll do
What you'll do: The individual selected for this position will be responsible for directing the overall planning, development, and administration of the human resource functions within MO HealthNet, the Division of Legal Services, Division of Finance & Administrative Services and the Director's Office. This will include duties such as compliance with laws, regulations and policies, conducting investigations, compensation, classification, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, conducting investigations and management of human resource staff. This position partners with Fiscal and Human Resource Liaisons in assigned divisions and handles audit requests related to human resources.
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications:
The person in this position must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment that will require a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, organizational and analytical skills, professional human resource experience as well as the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality are a must. Knowledge of, or experience with the State of Missouri's personnel law and regulations, working the SAMII/HR system and Microsoft Office Suite, the principles and practices of human resources, and personnel administration concepts is preferred.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details - More reasons to love this 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.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you have questions about this position, please contact: Karen Meyer at (573-751-4244 or Karen.S.Meyer@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.
Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline: October 14, 2026
