Human Resources · St. Louis, MO

HR Generalist jobs in St. Louis, MO

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$22–$47/hr
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$69k
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HR Coordinator

Saint Louis, MO
$21.97 per hour

HR Services Coordinator - St. Louis, MO Are you ready to accelerate your career in Human Resources with a supportive, growth-focused team? We are seeking an adaptable HR Services Coordinator for a 12-month contract suppo…

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HR Services Coordinator

Denken Solutions, Inc. · Saint Louis, MO

management, and training coordination. Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable federal HR and payroll regulations. Process employment-related transactions such as employee lif…

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Benefits Specialist - St. Louis, MO Remote

Globe Life AIL - McQuade Organization · Saint Louis, MO · Full-time

Join our team as a Remote Benefits Specialist in St. Louis, MO—help families with tailored insurance solutions while enjoying career growth and remote flexibility Are you a motivated, high-energy individual with a passio…

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$32.32 per hour

Randstad Strategic Accounts is looking for a business professional with a knowledge and proficiency working in the banking industry. We have a role that we are looking to fill for a contract position with a top tier bank…

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Recruiting Manager

Buildingstars · Maryland Heights, MO

Buildingstars has been recognized as an Inc 500 and 5000 Company many times, an Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Company more than 20 years in a row, and also as one of the Top Workplaces in St. Louis for the last nine years.…

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Entry Level Recruiter, Remote!

Gpac · Saint Louis, MO · Full-time
$35k - $300k

Recruiting Partner - Transform Careers and Lives with gpac Make an Impact. Build a Career. Earn Without Limits. gpac (Growing People and Companies) has grown from a small, family-owned business into one of the nation's t…

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What hr generalists earn in St. Louis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$29 $46k–$60k
Mid level $29–$38 $60k–$78k
Senior $36–$47 $74k–$97k

Adjusted for the St. Louis market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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