Agency Human Resources Analyst - Central Office

Job Description

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.

This position will serve as a centralized resource for employees with regard to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers’ Compensation, and will be responsible for performing various duties in support of the administration of FMLA and workers’ compensation policies.
Track monthly FMLA usage for all departmental staff.
Process FMLA leave corrections in the SAM II HR payroll system.
Review requests for FMLA, determine eligibility, and send appropriate paperwork.
Run monthly report and send annual FMLA certifications.
Collaborate with various Department of Corrections staff in the revision of existing job descriptions necessitated by changes in functions, organizational structure and/or qualification requirements.
Provide status reports on FMLA usage and notify supervisors of observations and/or concerns.
Manage workers’ compensation inbox for the department.
Process workers’ compensation information received from departmental worksite personnel, determining if an employee is on Temporary Modified Duty (TMD).
Investigate worker’s compensation events via the Central Accident Reporting Office (CARO), Origami, workers’ compensation file, FMLA database, etc. to ensure accuracy.
Communicate information to the requesting employees and other appropriate staff regarding FMLA and workers’ compensation.
Provide guidance and support to departmental worksite personnel.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Attend health fairs throughout the Department of Corrections.
Supervise an Administrative Office Support Assistant.
Some travel is required.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Three or more years of experience as a Human Resources Assistant within the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System:
OR
Four or more years of experience, relevant/similar to the above listed job functions in personnel administration/human resources.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in business/public/personnel administration, industrial/labor relations, psychology, statistics, or closely related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for listed experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of state/federal FMLA and Workers’ Compensation laws.
Knowledge of the SAMII HR payroll system.
Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in processing employee requests.
Ability to communicate effectively and pay attention to detail.
Ability to identify and resolve problems and improve processes.
Ability to handle stress and calmly deal with issues that arise.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Computer skills.
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing
differential
if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

Minimum Qualifications

Three or more years of experience as a Human Resources Assistant within the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System: OR Four or more years of experience, relevant/similar to the above listed job functions in personnel administration/human resources. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in business/public/personnel administration, industrial/labor relations, psychology, statistics, or closely related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for listed experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)