A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

Performs independent functions requiring the application of expertise relating to human resources/ personnel/payroll; supervises and trains staff in a personnel office; assigns and reviews work; approves leave requests; and completes annual performance appraisals

Assists in hiring activities: posting job opportunities/scheduling interviews/screening applicant information to verify eligibility/checking references/requesting required background checks/ensuring that appointments made are in compliance with State law

Coordinates new hire orientation with staff; disseminates information regarding employee benefits; informs employees of policies and procedures; responds to a variety of personnel and payroll questions; arranges for necessary vaccinations (i.e., Hepatitis) and/or health screenings (i.e., Tuberculosis skin tests)

Enters and updates employee personnel actions/contact information/deductions/tax withholdings into the payroll system; coordinates and/or supervises timekeeping activities; generates personnel and payroll information reports and verifies accuracy; reviews leave balances for accuracy; reviews compensatory time for compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); monitors Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and shared leave usage; assists with compensatory time and annual leave payouts; oversees and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and processing of a variety of payroll and personnel transactions and related documents; processes personnel transactions and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; contacts appropriate agency personnel staff to resolve discrepancies by recommending action codes and/or other information necessary to authorize pending transactions

Assists in collecting/verifying/submitting necessary information for position allocation and reallocation requests; assigns and tracks position codes; enters position information into payroll system; performs position maintenance; creates and updates organizational charts; Processes position transactions and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and/or allocation determinations; contacts appropriate agency personnel staff to resolve discrepancies by recommending appropriate information necessary to authorize pending transactions

Completes initial injury reports for work-related accidents and submits workers' compensation claims; Maintains personnel files and other confidential information; exercises independent judgment and action in the performance of duties under general supervision; exercises independent judgment and action in the performance of duties under general supervision

Performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of Administrative Support Assistant (SOSA) experience with a primary focus in human resources/personnel administration with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

Four or more years of office experience, including one or more years of complex experience with a primary focus in hiring activities, personnel and payroll transactions, time and leave accounting, or other related human resources/personnel administration activities, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to three years of the clerical experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year - a minimum of one year of the listed HR/Personnel experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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