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Job Location: Central Office, 601 West Main B, Jefferson City, Missouri

Why you’ll love this position:

The human resources specialist performs routine entry-level activities in regards to researching and developing recommendations concerning routine personnel programs and policies, and serves in an advisory capacity in standard human resources related activities. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

• Recruits and pre-screens applicants, including affirmative action recruiting; provides general assistance to supervisors on the interviewing/hiring process and the promotion or transfer of current employees to authorized vacancies.
• Provides information on current policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, assists supervisors on matters related to the administration of personnel policies, regulations, and department programs to ensure uniform compliance.
• Promotes department vacancies on social media sites and ensures consistent branding and presence on campuses throughout the school year. Assists with internship coordination and the annual intern conference.
• Collects, researches, summarizes, and provides routine analysis of information and data related to personnel policies and human resources programs; prepares responses to questions or requests for information of limited complexity.
• Reviews information, data, and forms related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements; compiles data necessary for monitoring compliance and prepares related reports.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources/Personnel Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Substitution of experience for education may be allowed. Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered.

Special Working Conditions:

• This position is a lead recruiter for the department; performs on-campus interviews and coordinates with districts/divisions for application selections and site visits.
• Job may require occasional, statewide or out-of-state, overnight travel.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, 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.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.