St. Louis County

Human Resources Generalist II - Talent Strategy

St. Louis County  •  $47k - $57k/yr  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00332

Department: Administration - Personnel

Job classification: Human Resources Generalist II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

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.
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.

Examples of duties

• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTA selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

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 APPLYApplicants 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 POLICYThe 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

St. Louis County

About St. Louis County

With over 1 million residents, St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri. St. Louis County is located near the eastern edge of Missouri, surrounded by the city of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. St. Louis County government's headquarters are located in Clayton, Missouri.

St. Louis County is not only the most populous but also the most economically diverse county in Missouri. With over 600,000 jobs, St. Louis County is known as the economic engine of the state.

St. Louis County is known for being an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.

St. Louis County is home to more than 70 County-managed parks, three State parks, and a portion of a national fish and wildlife refuge.

Education in St. Louis County is provided by 24 school districts, private schools, both a unified public library system and several municipal libraries, and several colleges and universities.

St. Louis County government is divided between the executive branch governed by the St. Louis County Executive, and the legislative branch governed by the seven members of the St. Louis County Council. There are around 4,000 employees working for St. Louis County government.

The current county executive is Dr. Sam Page, who was inaugurated on April 29, 2019.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Year Founded
1812
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