HR Generalist II: Talent Experience & Culture

West Virginia; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an energetic HR Generalist II to help shape our workplace culture and support our growing team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers, a champion for our employees, and a creative problem-solver who brings fresh ideas to onboarding, engagement, and talent development.

You’ll own full-cycle recruitment, handle employee relations, design engagement programs, and manage HR operations including benefits, leave, HRIS data, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and department policies.
• Knowledge of standardized operations, policies, and guidelines that are used to solve routine and repetitive issues.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, trends, and practices of human resource management.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and general public.

Responsibilities

• Talent Experience & Recruitment: Own the full-cycle recruitment process for key roles, crafting engaging job postings, streamlining interviews, and designing a memorable onboarding experience.
• Employee Relations & Coaching: Partner with managers and staff to navigate day-to-day employee relations, offer career coaching, and foster an inclusive, high-morale environment.
• Culture & Engagement Programs: Design and execute creative team-building initiatives, recognition programs, and pulse surveys that keep our culture vibrant and connected.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Manage day-to-day HR administration, including benefits support, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), HRIS data integrity, and policy implementation.
• Data & Process Improvement: Track basic HR metrics (retention, time-to-fill, engagement scores) and look for innovative ways to make HR.

Skills

Federal and state laws knowledge

Policies & guidelines knowledge

HR management principles

Organizational structure knowledge

Written & verbal instruction follow-up

Effective communication

Confidential assignment handling

Interpersonal with public & officials

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Job description

West Virginia is seeking an energetic HR Generalist II to help shape our workplace culture and support our growing team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers, a champion for our employees, and a creative problem-solver who brings fresh ideas to onboarding, engagement, and talent development.

You’ll own full-cycle recruitment, handle employee relations, design engagement programs, and manage HR operations including benefits, leave, HRIS data, and compliance.