Top 105 Government Jobs in Columbia, Mo

Human Resources Manager
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $95,000 - $109,863 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
1d
Correctional Officer - Boonville, MO
Missouri Department of Corrections —Columbia, MO
- $43,054.56 - $49,294.56 a year
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
9d
Associate/Social Services Specialist (I/II/III)
State of Missouri —Missouri
- $44,630.40 - $51,602.16 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
7d
Human Resources Coordinator - Payroll
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $52,776 - $56,784 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
2d
Assistant Director Central Missouri Regional Office 0240015
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $76,591.44 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
4d
Administrative Support Clerk - BCC Personnel
State of Missouri —Boonville, MO
- $35,349.84 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Benefit Program Technician
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $38,887.92 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
- Health insurance
3d
Research/Data Analyst (FSH)
State of Missouri —Fulton, MO
- $45,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
11d
Project Manager - Government Contracts
EquipmentShare —Columbia, MO
- Remote
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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1d
Administrative Technician II - Parks & Rec
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $39,250 - $48,298 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- English
ARC Front Desk Attendant (Temporary Position) Summer 2026
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- From $14 an hour
- Temporary
- Typing
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
Administrative Support Assistant- Purchasing (FSH)
State of Missouri —Fulton, MO
- $36,679 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
3d
Administrative Support Assistant- Program Assistant- CRAFT (FSH)
State of Missouri —Fulton, MO
- $37,963 a year
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
2d
HIV Supervisor (Temporary)
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $35 - $41 an hour
- Temporary
- Nursing
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
Records Custodian - CPCA
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $23.26 - $25.94 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Division 2 Court Reporter
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $72,515 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Youth Services Manager (YFM II)
State of Missouri —Fulton, MO
- $64,169.28 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Moving Ahead Program Assistant - Part Time
Columbia Housing Authority —Columbia, MO
- From $16.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Math
- Math
Quick Apply
Police Records Clerk I
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $17.98 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
Maintenance Worker Series - Columbia
State of Missouri —Columbia, MO
- $41,599.92 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement

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Human Resources Manager

State of Missouri -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $109,863 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Pension plan

Qualifications

Disability support services
HR policy development
Staff performance monitoring
Employee misconduct investigations
Managing human resources teams
Team member evaluation
Management
ADA accessibility regulations
Healthcare benefits management
Payroll deduction management
FMLA
Employee grievance management
Anti-discrimination law
Operations coordination
Employee conduct policy development
Health insurance plan information
HR systems (technically supported)
Disciplinary action management
Harassment and discrimination prevention compliance
Recruitment and selection
Policy & process development
Staff policy implementation
Employee relations management
Implementing HR recruitment processes
Recruiting
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Job evaluation for salary planning
Senior level
Policy Development
Health insurance management

Full Job Description

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be based in our Director's Office, located in Columbia, Missouri.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) is seeking to hire a Human Resources Manager. This position provides leadership and oversight of the agency’s human resource functions.

With more than 720 employees in 52 offices across the State of Missouri and an annual payroll budget over $50 million, MSPD is a complex and mission driven agency dedicated to providing quality legal representation to poor individuals charged with criminal offenses.

The Human Resources Manager oversees the comprehensive administration of the agency’s human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, classification and compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy development, and HR compliance. The role ensures consistent and legally compliant HR practices across the organization.

Position will remain open until filled, with preference given to applications submitted by September 9.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

Supervision

Oversee the daily operations and performance of four HR staff members, fostering a productive and collaborative HR environment.

Recruitment

Oversee the application processing workflow to ensure submissions are accurately entered and correctly assigned to appropriate job openings.

• Address supervisor questions or concerns related to the interview process.
• Provide guidance on recruitment procedures and candidate considerations.

Benefits Administration

Assist in addressing benefit-related inquiries and issues.
Administer medical leaves of absence, including FMLA and shareleave.
Manage ADA accommodation requests and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and related laws.

Classification & Pay

Review and approve semi-monthly payroll entries.
Assist with payroll administration issues, deductions, and compliance.
Maintain the classification structure through audits, job description updates, and pay structure revisions.
Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

Performance Management

Maintain consistent employee evaluation systems.
Support managers in addressing performance issues, disciplinary actions, and assist in creation of employee improvement plans.

Employee Relations & EEO

Address employee complaints in coordination with leadership and legal counsel.
Conduct workplace investigations as needed.
Support responses to discrimination complaints filed with the EEOC, DOL, or MCHR.

Policy & Procedure

Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
Review and revise the Employee Handbook.
Ensure compliance with federal and state HR regulations.
Interpret policies to ensure consistency across the agency.

Management-Level Involvement

Attend management level meetings as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Serve as HCM Lead in the State of Missouri conversion from SAM II to MOVERS for all HR related areas.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible, relevant HR experience.
Supervisory experience in an HR setting is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in state government human resources operations is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with statewide HR systems, including SAM II and MOVERS, is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of federal and state HR regulations, including FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and wage and hour law.
Familiarity with all HR functional areas, including recruitment, benefits administration, payroll review, performance management, and employee relations.
Ability to conduct investigations and collaborate with legal and executive leadership.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

[email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

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