Transportation Human Resources Generalist 1 - Randolph Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) seeks an HR Generalist 1 to join District Eight HQ in Randolph County (Elkins, WV). You will manage district recruitment, coordinate training programs, and facilitate onboarding for new hires.

You will maintain accurate employee records, support drug and alcohol testing programs, and cross-train across HR functions to build broad personnel operations expertise. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.
• No experience is required for this position.
• Travel may be required; therefore a valid driver’s license is required.
• Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.

Responsibilities

• Manage district recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate district-wide training programs.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation experiences for new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Support administration of the drug and alcohol testing program.
• Cross-train across every major functional area of HR.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”**

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is seeking a motivated HR Generalist 1 to join our human resources team at District Eight Headquarters in Randolph County (Elkins, WV). Designed as a key launchpad for career advancement, this role allows you to manage district recruitment efforts, coordinate district-wide training programs, and facilitate impactful on-boarding and orientation experiences for new hires. You will also play an essential role in maintaining accurate employee records and supporting the administration of our drug and alcohol testing program. To help you build a well-rounded foundation in personnel operations, this position will cross-train across every major functional area of HR—equipping you with the broad expertise needed to accelerate your career growth. If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for supporting people, you will elevate your HR career while making a lasting impact with the West Virginia Division of Highways.

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience is required for this position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore a valid driver’s license is required.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.

• Candidate Contact Name: Angela Broschart or Donna Haddix
• Phone Number:304-637-0220
• Email Address: [e-mail]