Human Resources Assistant

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking a dedicated Human Resources professional to support the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and classification to benefits and payroll. You will use Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS to guide staff through essential processes with precision and care.

In addition to HR duties, you will participate in a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift to help maintain a safe workplace. Strong attention to detail and reliability are required for a role that blends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience.
• One 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 year of experience for each thirty semester hours of education.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, classification, benefits and payroll.
• Work with Kronos, NeoGov and OASIS to help staff navigate essential processes with precision.
• Maintain clear communication and flawless records for all staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Fulfill a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift on the front lines to support facility safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, to help us build 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.

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.