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Office of Shared Administration (WV) is seeking a professional HR specialist to perform complex, policy-driven human resources work within the Bureau for Social Services.
Under general supervision, you will enter personnel data, process applications, oversee packages, manage postings in NeoGov, submit staffing requests, and coordinate with OHRM to resolve issues. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and two years of HR-related experience; internal applicants need one year as HR Coordinator.
Under general supervision by the HR Director of the Bureau for Social Services, this position performs complex professional human resources work in one or more specialty areas, analyzes information to determine appropriate procedures within law, rule, and policy to use in the administration of a variety of human resources functions, provides leadership, guides teams, and addresses escalated issues. Incumbent’s responsibilities will include: Enter ESMTs and PSMTs; process applications; oversee new hire packets; enter and approve job postings in NeoGov; submit staffing requests; review and update workers’ compensation reports; track Performance Appraisals to ensure compliance; assist managers and supervisors with HR policy interpretation; monitor staff reallocations and retention increases; serve as a liaison between units and the HR Director; prepare and distribute organization charts; prepare and distribute monthly vacancy report; assist with staffing/recruitment/job fairs; communicate with the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) on solving issues as needed; process settlement agreements, review WV Cares applications and schedule fingerprints; monitor Kronos and make necessary mapping changes; oversee biweekly On-Call forms; and track policy acknowledgements. Performs related work as required.
Posting Number: BSS27ADMIN003
Counties of work: Statewide
Position Number: 0511P05489
Substitution Information: Additional education and experience may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.
The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.