- Salary
- $49k – $59k/yr
- Location
- Clayton - St. Louis County, MO, MO, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
St. Louis County is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist with a strong focus on recruitment to support the County’s ongoing efforts to attract, select, and retain exceptional public servants. This role plays a key part in enhancing the County’s workforce by leading full-cycle recruitment activities, partnering closely with departments, and ensuring hiring practices reflect the County’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and community service.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work:
This position offers a direct opportunity to shape the workforce that serves the residents of St. Louis County. Your efforts will help ensure that dedicated, qualified individuals join the County in roles that keep our community safe, supported, and thriving. If you value mission-driven work and take pride in helping organizations grow stronger through their people, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact every day.
Community and Culture:
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive HR team with a strong commitment to service, equity, and continuous improvement. Working in local government means stability, purpose, and the satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to making the County a great place to live, work, and thrive.
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive HR team with a strong commitment to service, equity, and continuous improvement. Working in local government means stability, purpose, and the satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to making the County a great place to live, work, and thrive.
Comprehensive Benefits: St. Louis County offers its employees a variety benefits to meet the needs of its diverse workforce including paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays, 480 hours of paid parental leave, and a robust Wellness Plan. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment processes including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, refine job descriptions, and align selection practices.
• Coordinate and participate in interview panels; ensure equitable hiring practices and compliance with employment laws.
• Manage applicant tracking systems and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Develop outreach strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates, including community engagement, job fairs, and digital recruiting.
• Provide guidance to departments on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and perform related work as needed.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, refine job descriptions, and align selection practices.
• Coordinate and participate in interview panels; ensure equitable hiring practices and compliance with employment laws.
• Manage applicant tracking systems and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Develop outreach strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates, including community engagement, job fairs, and digital recruiting.
• Provide guidance to departments on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and perform related work as needed.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
Skills
Compliance
