Human Resources Associate

About the role

The Human Resources Associate within a facility performs professional human resources work. This position works closely with the Division of Administrative Services to analyze information and determine appropriate procedures within law, rule, and policy in the administration of various human resources functions.

Responsibilities

• Completing, processing, and maintaining all forms, reports, files concerning Human Resources work in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, personnel records, employment, and classification.
• Duties to include overseeing all aspects of payroll to ensure all time and leave is accurate;
• Preparing disciplinary and adverse action correspondence;
• Processing FMLA;
• Oversight of Workers’ Compensation claims;
• Initiating processing for all leave of absences;
• Recruiting to include travel to career events and job fairs;
• CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS;
• Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.

Requirements

• Utilizing state operating systems such as Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• The ability to independently carry out assignments of a complex and confidential nature.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and department laws, policies, and rules including Division of Personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command.

Qualifications

• Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Candidates may substitute related experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.
• A valid driver's license may be required (if so, this will be stated in the public job posting).

Benefits

The State of West Virginia offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.

Application Instructions

To apply, click the APPLY link to apply online. Please ensure all job duty descriptions of all experience are included in the Work History section of your online application or clearly stated on your attached resume in order to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.

How do you qualify for this job title?

To qualify, you must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. You may also qualify with a combination of college semester hours and paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting to equal a total of four (4) years. Alternatively, you may qualify with at least four (4) years but less than six (6) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting, or with at least six (6) years but less than eight (8) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting, or with at least eight (8) but less than ten (10) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting, or with at least ten (10) but less than twelve (12) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting, or with at least twelve (12) or more years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.

AFFIRMATION

I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. I consent to the above statement.