Highway Human Resources Specialist 1 – Kanawha County
Nature of Work
The Highway Human Resources Specialist 1 under general supervision will perform administrative work for the WVDOT Human Resources Division in the Employee and Benefits section. Will be responsible for implementing plans and streamlining procedures within the Employment and Benefit Section. Will compile information such as data for comparison of employees for pay plan implementation internal equity increases and will create reports for a variety of employment processes.
Will review and process temporary employment transactions through WVOasis HRM/Payroll system for WVDOH Co-Op and WVDOT summer programs. This position will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of personnel transactions in order to answer inquires received in the Employment and Benefits Section. The position will also be responsible for screening calls and communications, as well as scheduling appointments. Will be responsible for composing correspondences and memorandums as needed. Will maintain employee records for the Employment and Benefits Section. May also perform other related duties as required. This position may require travel.
Pay Grade: 12
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares human resources related documents and transactions in the designated area
• Enters work hours, status changes and 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 is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws
• 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 verbally 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 EDUCATION
• 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Two (2) years of experience in human resources or a related area, such as employee relations, recruitment, retention, personnel, benefits, compensation, etc
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional or professional experience in the area of human resources may substitute for the required training and experience.
To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/2903241/highway-human-resources-specialist-1-kanawha-county?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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