Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

Human Resources Generalist

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

About This Job

Employment

The Human Resource Generalist will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and attracting top talent to fill open positions within the organization. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring needs and job requisitions to offering successful candidates. The ideal candidate will be proactive, results-driven, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Employment

Essential Functions:

Sourcing and Recruiting:

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Actively source, screen, and recruit candidates for a variety of roles across the District. Use a combination of job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach to attract candidates.

Job Postings:

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Create and post engaging job descriptions across multiple platforms, ensuring clarity of the role’s expectations and requirements.

Candidate Screening:

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Review resumes, conduct phone interviews, and assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Present qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Interview Coordination:

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Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring smooth communication and scheduling logistics.

Collaborate with Hiring Managers:

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Work closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with business goals.

Offer Management:

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Extend job offers to selected candidates, negotiate compensation, and ensure timely follow-ups until the candidate’s start date.

Candidate Experience:

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Provide a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, providing feedback, and keeping candidates informed throughout the interview process.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management:

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Maintain accurate records of candidates, including interview feedback and hiring status, in the applicant tracking system.

Onboarding Coordination:

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Support the HR team in ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires by facilitating document signing, background checks, and initial training schedules.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Promote and support diversity initiatives throughout the hiring process, ensuring diverse candidate pipelines for all roles.

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Additional Responsibilities:

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This is a critical role that demands accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic.

The generalist may take on other responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the success of the department and organization.

Physical Demands

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Stationary Position: Occasionally

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Move/Traverse: Occasionally

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Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly

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Transport/Lifting: Rarely

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Transport/Carrying: Rarely

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Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely

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Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely

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Ascend/Descend: Rarely

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Balancing: Rarely

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Position Self/Stooping: Rarely

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Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely

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Position Self/Crouching: Rarely

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Position Self/Crawling: Rarely

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Reaching: Rarely

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Handling: Occasionally

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Grasping: Occasionally

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Feeling: Rarely

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Communicate/Talking: Constantly

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Communicate/Hearing: Constantly

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Repetitive Motions: Frequently

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Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

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Extreme cold: Rarely

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Extreme heat: Rarely

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Humidity: Rarely

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Wet: Rarely

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Noise: Occasionally

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Hazards: Rarely

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Temperature Change: Rarely

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Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely

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Vibration: Rarely

QUALIFICATIONS: Employment

Training and Experience:

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Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Four (4) years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with candidates at all levels.

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Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and deadlines simultaneously.

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Ability to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

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Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.

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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Highly adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety

sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this

position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.

ABOUT US: The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

Human Resources Generalist

About This Job

Employment

Employment

Essential Functions:

Sourcing and Recruiting:

Job Postings:

Candidate Screening:

Interview Coordination:

Collaborate with Hiring Managers:

Offer Management:

Candidate Experience:

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management:

Onboarding Coordination:

Diversity and Inclusion:

*

Additional Responsibilities:

Physical Demands

Work Environment

QUALIFICATIONS: Employment

Training and Experience:

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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