Human Resources Assistant

State of West Virginia; Huttonsville (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Human Resources professional to support the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and classification to benefits and payroll. You will work with Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS to help new and current staff navigate essential processes with accuracy.

In addition, you will participate in a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift, contributing to a safer workplace. The role involves performing other duties and maintaining meticulous, compliant records

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience, one year in HR, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• Substitution: one year of experience for each thirty (30) semester hours of education.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and classification to benefits and payroll.
• Navigate and assist staff using Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS systems with precision and care.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

HR/payroll knowledge

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kronos

NeoGov

OASIS

Job description

Nature of Work

Are you ready to be the organizational heartbeat of a dynamic workforce? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our Human Resources team, where you will play a critical role in supporting the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and classification to benefits and payroll. Working with cutting-edge state systems like Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS, you will be the go-to expert helping new and current staff navigate essential processes with precision and care. This is more than an administrative role; it is an opportunity to ensure our team is supported by clear communication and flawlessly maintained records.

In addition to your HR mastery, you’ll demonstrate your versatility and commitment to facility safety by stepping onto the front lines for a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift. If you have a sharp eye for detail and the grit to handle high-stakes environments, you will play a key part in building a stronger, more secure workplace!

Perform others duties.

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)
• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVFP.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.

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

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

State employment offers a variety of benefits.