Human Resources Generalist II

Salary: $40,286.40 - $68,738.67 Annually
Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9456-0374-20260609RNK1
Department: 0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $40,286.40
Agency Maximum Salary: $68,738.67
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.
About the Agency: The mission of Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) is to help the individuals we serve achieve mental wellness by encouraging hope, promoting safety, and supporting recovery while utilizing resources effectively. Call Human Resources for more information at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
About the Position: This position is at Mississippi State Hospital in Rankin County. The official MSPB classification title is Human Resources Generalist II.This is a second-level human resources professional position responsible for administering agency human resources programs, policies, and procedures. Areas of responsibility may include recruitment and selection, classification, salary analysis, benefits, appointments, performance evaluation, training and development, employee engagement, and employee relations.The incumbent provides consultation and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding human resources matters, including grievances, investigations, employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and related HR processes. The position may also provide limited supervision or guidance to lower-level human resources staff.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position, the applicant should have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and grow, strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate should also be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, apply HR policies and procedures, work effectively with managers and employees, and provide professional guidance on human resources matters.


Characteristics of Work


This is second-level professional human resources work involving the administration, coordination, and application of human resources programs, policies, and procedures. The incumbent performs professional HR duties related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, appointments, performance management, training, employee engagement, and employee relations. Work includes advising managers, supervisors, and employees on HR matters and ensuring assigned activities are completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements.

Examples of Work


Examples of work include assisting with recruitment and selection activities; reviewing applications and personnel documentation; coordinating appointments and other employment actions; assisting with classification and salary-related matters; providing guidance on benefits, performance evaluation, training, employee engagement, and employee relations; responding to employee and supervisor inquiries; assisting with grievances, investigations, and related documentation; preparing HR reports, correspondence, and records; maintaining confidential personnel information; interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures; providing guidance or limited supervision to lower-level HR staff as assigned; and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

Essential Functions


Essential functions include administering assigned human resources programs and processes; assisting with recruitment, selection, appointments, classification, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, training, and employee engagement activities; advising managers, supervisors, and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters; reviewing and maintaining confidential personnel records and documentation; preparing reports, correspondence, and HR-related materials; assisting with grievances, investigations, and related follow-up; interpreting and applying applicable HR policies and procedures; communicating effectively with internal and external customers; providing guidance or limited supervision to lower-level HR staff as assigned; maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism; and performing related human resources duties as assigned.
Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade

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