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Human Resources Generalist

City of Kirkwood
Kirkwood, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? Here at the City of Kirkwood, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!

What you will be doing:

You will support of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, including facilitating recruitment processes, assisting with benefits administration, and advising on personnel policy, as well as state and federal law. You will also provide administrative support to our Safety Manager, including worker's compensation and general liability claims.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field, and 3 years of experience in human resources or benefit administration, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. We'd love it if you had HR Certifications such as IPMA-CP, SHRM-CP, or PHR, but is not required.

What we bring to you:

  • Competitive Pay
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (Some plans are FREE to employees!)
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Accounts
  • Life and Accidental DeathDismemberment
  • Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D and AFLAC Insurance Options
  • Earned Health Day and a Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Caregiver Support
  • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Discounts!

Where you'll be working:

In an office setting, surrounded by a walkable charming City Center with lots of restaurants and shops.

Persons requiring an accommodation to apply for a job opening should contact human resources at 314-822-5809. The City of Kirkwood is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify.

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