Human Resources Assistant

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a dedicated HR professional to join our Human Resources team. You will support the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and classification to benefits and payroll—while working with Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS to help staff navigate essential processes with precision.

This role also includes a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift on-site, contributing to a secure workplace.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or part-time clerical experience.
• One year in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• Education may substitute for experience at rate of 30 semester hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to payroll and benefits.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure clear communication across teams.
• Navigate state systems like Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS.
• Perform a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift on-site.

Skills

Clerical skills

HR support

Payroll basics

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, 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.

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $35,273