Human Resources Associate

State of West Virginia; Mount Hope (WV); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of West Virginia seeks a Human Resources Associate to perform professional HR operations across payroll, benefits, records, and employee relations within a state facility.

Under supervision, you will handle timekeeping, payroll accuracy, disciplinary actions, and leave management (FMLA, Workers’ Compensation) using Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS, while driving full lifecycle recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: 1 year of related HR/payroll experience for 30 semester hours of education.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee timekeeping and payroll accuracy for the facility.
• Prepare disciplinary and adverse action correspondence.
• Manage FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other leaves of absence.
• Drive full-lifecycle recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

Conocimientos

HR operations

Payroll

Employee relations

Timekeeping

Disciplinary actions

Leave management

Recruitment

Background checks

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Kronos

NeoGov

OASIS

Descripción del empleo

Nature of Work

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.

Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.