June 03, 2021

Highway Human Resources Generalist 1 – Randolph County

Nature of Work

The Highway Human Resources Generalist 1 will report to the District Headquarters. Performs entry-level paraprofessional human resources work at the district level within the Division of Highways in one or more areas such as recruitment, employment, employee relations, classification, compensation, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, personnel records, or related human resources functions. Analyzes information to determine appropriate procedures within law, rule, and policy to use in the administration of a variety of human resources functions. Performs work under direct supervision. This class is also used as the beginning of the Human Resources Generalist class series. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 12

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares human resources related documents and transactions in the designated area
• Enters work hours, status changes, new employee information, and prepares for payroll processing
• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll, and related areas
• Maintains accurate human resources records
• Provides guidance to employees and/or agencies on matters related to designated human resources areas
• Enters and records human resources related data
• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which is user-friendly and can be readily accessed and utilized
• Ensures work follows relevant federal and state laws
• Personal contacts are with employees of the same agency, but outside the immediate organization
• Travel may be required; therefore a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal, state, and department laws, policies, and rules including the Division of Personnel rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command
• Knowledge of records processing and maintenance procedures and systems
• Ability to follow established rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines with accuracy and in a timely fashion
• Ability to operate standard computer programs and software and agency specific programs
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature
• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university.
• Candidates may substitute related experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting for the required training/education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.
• Promotion Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• No previous experience required.

To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/3102861/highway-human-resources-generalist-1-randolph-county