Human Resources Specialist

The Missouri Veterans Home is looking for a talented, driven Human Resources Specialist. Our human resources team is “Always on Mission” to support the nursing and facility staff who are working hard every day to meet the needs of our state’s heroes. Come join our culture of excellence where your skills will be valued. Apply today!

Pay: $66,774.00

Examples of Work:

• Collaborate with Administrator and department management on personnel planning, personnel matters, and human relations activities
• Make recommendations regarding personnel policies, procedures, and transactions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and benefits, such as Americans with Disabilities, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, discrimination, and workers compensation
• Participate in employee development activities such as new employee orientations, supervisory trainings, and other human resources matters
• Investigate employee complaints
• Make recommendations to department managers regarding effective counseling and discipline
• Maintain organizational charts and position controls
• Supervise staff assigned to timekeeping, recruitment, and personnel/medical file functions
• Participate in the development of budget estimates for personal service
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, instruction, and feedback to the human resources staff.

Qualifications:

Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through five or more years of work experience as a human resources professional or through completion of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, communications or closely related program and one or more years of professional experience in human resources or some combination thereof:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources and personnel administration
• Knowledge of employment laws related to employee rights, protections, and benefits
• Knowledge of employee feedback, performance management, and investigations
• Knowledge of supervision of team members

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron - 573-508-7133
• Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico - 573-567-8327
• Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
• St. James - 573-301-6533
• St. Louis - 314-337-1761
• Warrensburg - 660-429-4690

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.