Human Resources Associate

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a skilled Human Resources Associate to support payroll, employee records, and compliance across divisions. The role emphasizes accurate timekeeping, benefits administration, and leaves management using Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication and organizational abilities, and the capacity to handle confidential information and a fast-paced environment while coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related HR experience may substitute per policy.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, and personnel records management.
• Knowledge of FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and state compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timekeeping and payroll accuracy across the facility.
• Prepare disciplinary and adverse action correspondence as needed.
• Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, workers’ comp, etc.) using state systems.
• Conduct full-lifecycle recruitment: fairs, testing, interviews, onboarding.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Records management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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.