Institutional HR Specialist - WERDCC

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.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Report directly to the DAI Regional Human Resources Manager with the Department of Correction's DAI Central Office.

• Serve as a DAI Human Resource liaison and work effectively as a team member with other members of management and the Department's Office of Personnel.
• Serve as a resource for all stakeholders regarding employee pay and benefits as well as department and state personnel policies.
• Serve as the Institution's Training Office liaison and work effectively as a team member with other members of management and the Department's Training Academy.
• Work closely with the Warden and other facility leadership to support day to day administration of human resources related activities. Successfully provide guidance and oversight of a comprehensive new employee on-boarding and retention process, coaching, mentoring, training and employee development, employee relations, and employee discipline. Responsible for human resource functions to include but not limited to: employee ADA requests, involvement in the employee discipline process, payroll oversight, and annual training compliance.

• Direct supervision of Institutional Personnel Clerks.
• Indirect supervision of Institutional Personnel Office Staff.
• Direct supervision of Institutional Training Coordinator.
• Indirect supervision of Institutional Training Office Staff.
• Direct supervision of a part-time Career Coach.
• Provide guidance on employee matters; and assist with complex problems in the areas of employee relations.
• Provide guidance as needed regarding employee pay and benefits as well as department and state personnel policies.
• Ensure the accuracy of payroll and timekeeping practices.
• Facilitate and evaluate employee ADA requests for accommodation.
• Provide support in facilitating referrals to the Workplace Possibilities Program and manage equipment needs/inventories, etc. as needed.
• Provide guidance and support as needed with the employee dispute resolution process.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings as well as review and prepare employee requests for discipline packets as needed.
• Coordinate on-boarding, retention, career coaching and mentoring for all staff.
• Oversee the facilitation of a comprehensive annual training program.
• Review annual audit findings from the Department's Training Academy to ensure training requirements are met.

Three or more years of experience in the direct supervision of paid employees is required.

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Two or more years of professional or technical experience in human resources, or closely related field is required
Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes earned credit hours in human resources, public/business administration, or related field, may substitute for up to two years of the professional/technical experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of three years of supervisory experience is required
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Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management, with a particular emphasis on recruitment and selection,…