Classification and Compensation Analyst

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services as a Compensation Analyst. This full-time role involves reviewing applications, ensuring compliance with compensation guidelines, and collaborating with HR experts to improve state hiring processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of HR experience in a professional setting.
• Experience in payroll or bookkeeping is advantageous.
• Supervisory experience may substitute for part of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and create statewide hiring lists.
• Analyze market studies and define job requirements.
• Provide guidance on classification and compensation policies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Job description

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WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services provided pay range

This range is provided by WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35,702.00/yr - $61,628.00/yr

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Kimberly Boyle, SHRM-CP, SHRM TA Specialty Credential

Talent Acquisition Specialist at West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities and Human Services

Nature of Work

The Office of Shared Administration’s Office of Human Resources Management is on a mission to transform how we attract, retain, and reward top talent across the Bureau for Social Services and the Department of Health Facilities. As a key member of the Classification and Compensation Team, you’ll play a vital role in designing and implementing a comprehensive HR - one that shapes the future of hiring and pay structures for essential state services supporting our most vulnerable populations.

This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on thousands of public service professionals throughout West Virginia.

What You’ll Do

Review applications, determine eligibility, and create statewide hiring lists to connect top talent with mission-driven careers.

• Ensure compensation for new hires, promotions, and internal moves aligns with established guidelines, making corrections where needed.
• Conduct market studies, analyze employment trends, and collaborate with agencies to define accurate job requirements.
• Review job descriptions, perform classification audits, and provide expert recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted resource for field staff, offering guidance and training on classification, compensation, and related policies.
• Work closely with leadership to recommend process improvements, increase operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the NEOGOV system by managing access and updating position and classification data.

Why You Should Apply

Your work will influence hiring, compensation, and career growth for thousands of employees statewide.

• Collaborate with HR experts, executive leadership, and policy-makers.
• Gain specialized experience in classification, compensation, market research, and workforce strategy.
• Join a team that values research, problem-solving, continuous improvement—and yes, we have fun too!

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for meaningful work to a collaborative team that drives real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.

Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester hours of education.

Note: A valid driver's license may be required.

Other Information

1 Year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional supervisory and/or management experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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