State of Missouri is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Jefferson City

Overview

Join to apply for the Human Resources Generalist role at State of Missouri located in Jefferson City. The primary function of this position is to conduct Civil Rights training and complete civil rights investigations. Annual Salary: $56,764.56. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Why You’ll Love This Position
In this position, you will operate as a team member, providing engaging, interactive training for leaders, team members and administration of all levels within our department. This challenging, responsible, independent, and rewarding position provides you the opportunity to develop and deliver training for all levels of DSS staff with a primary focus on leadership development. You will have the opportunity to provide a positive impact on our DSS statewide team who provide direct services to Missouri citizens.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver virtual and in-person classroom Civil Rights training classes
• Manage a virtual and in-person classroom in a professional manner
• Investigate allegations of discrimination
• Conduct investigative interviews and write investigative reports
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate witness statements and review documents to identify potential risk of civil rights violation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, Canva, Kahoot!, Poll Everywhere, Webex and Teams.
• Training and investigative experience is preferred.
• Comfortable speaking publicly for in-person and virtual presentations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• A passion for continuous learning.
• Experience with formal training and/or educating adult learners.

Special Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive and travel throughout the state of Missouri including occasional overnight stays to conduct training and attend meetings.
• Ability to conduct training sessions that last up to 6 hours.
• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds of training equipment/materials.

Additional Information

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. A Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources are available on the State of Missouri website.

Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

If you have questions about this position or if you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration