Human Resources Generalist III - Classification and Compensation
Salary
$56,929.60 - $85,384.00 Annually
Location
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00227
Department
Administration - Personnel
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County Human Resources is seeking an experienced human resources professional to join its team. This position is responsible for technical work related to the development, management, and execution of the Countys job classification and compensation programs. Further, this role ensures internal equity, market competitiveness, legal compliance, and alignment with organizational goals and requires advanced analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of compensation practices, and the ability to advise leadership on complex compensation matters.
The typical starting salary range is between $55,536 - $66,643.20 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan and more. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and three years of experience in human resources or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Prefer candidates with Business Calculus, experience with managing a classification or compensation system and intermediate-level excel skills.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants 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 applicants earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
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 APPLY: Applicants 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 POLICY: The 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 offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a 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.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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Please write a brief paragraph detailing your experience specifically within classification and compensation to include an approximate size of the organization where this experience occurred and number of job classifications within.
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Have you completed Business Calculus coursework?
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How would you rate your Excel skills?
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County
Address 41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone 314-615-5429
Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov