Human Resources Associate

West Virginia; Fayetteville (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a Human Resources Associate to perform professional HR operations within a state facility, collaborating with the Division of Administrative Services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and department laws and policies. The role handles employee relations, payroll, benefits, and personnel records, with a focus on timekeeping accuracy and leaves management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field preferred.
• Experience in HR, payroll, or benefits is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state HR compliance standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timekeeping and payroll accuracy.
• Prepare disciplinary and adverse action correspondence.
• Manage FMLA, Workers’ Compensation and other leaves.
• Lead full lifecycle recruitment from fairs to onboarding.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Compliance knowledge

Records management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kronos

NeoGov

OASIS

Job description

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Associate performs professional HR operations within the facility, collaborating closely with the Division of Administrative Services to ensure all procedures comply with federal, state, and department laws, policies, and the Administrative Rule. Serving as a key resource across core HR functions, this position independently executes complex and confidential assignments spanning employee relations, payroll, benefits, and personnel records management. Core responsibilities include overseeing timekeeping and payroll accuracy, preparing disciplinary and adverse action correspondence, and managing FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other leaves of absence using state operating systems including Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS.

In addition to day-to-day personnel operations, the role drives full-lifecycle recruitment and hiring efforts—from attending career fairs and administering Correctional Officer testing to conducting background checks, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees. The ideal candidate brings exceptional communication, organizational, and prioritization skills, a firm grasp of organizational structure and chain of command, and a comprehensive knowledge of state HR compliance standards. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Training

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

Substitution

Candidates may substitute related experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.

Note

A valid driver's license may be required.