Administrative Services Manager 2 -- Public Service Commission, Kanawha County

Under administrative direction, this position manages the Human Resources Unit, planning operations and procedures for the unit, managing and directing specialists involved in payroll, benefits, recruitment, staffing and related administrative operations for the Commission. It collaborates with agency head and senior management in strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and workforce management.

• Plans and executes actions supporting the Commission’s decisions and Chairman-approved recommendations of hiring management concerning its workforce.
• Provides assistance to Commission and management in development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures in daily and long-range operations. Makes policy recommendations to Commission and management regarding identified areas of concern and to address emerging areas.
• Coordinates internal implementation of human resources policies, procedures, system upgrades and changes, etc., as mandated by appropriate State government agencies or other entities. Provides guidance and interpretation of applicable policies and processes to Commission, management and general employee population.
• Provides guidance and supervision of unit staff, as well as backup to subordinate staff. Coaches, mentors and conducts performance evaluations, proposes personnel actions and approves time and leave requests for unit staff. Provides guidance and assistance to agency training manager, coaches and mentors in activities relating to the selection and hiring policy, orientation and safety training for new employees. Supports direct reports in identification and development of recruitment areas, orientation, training needs and other related areas of unit’s responsibilities. Guides staff and processes to improve efficiencies of unit.
• Applies provisions of the agency’s selection and hiring policy, serving as agency control participant in the panel interview process for other divisions of the agency. Coaches hiring management in activities relating to the policy. Also conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations for the Human Resources Unit. Recommends modification of policy and procedures to Commission as needed.
• Manages Commission workforce hiring and separation processes. Develops, coordinates and conducts processes for new employee orientation and onboarding with input of legal counsel and management. Facilitates employee access and revocations for system(s) security levels and roles, facilities access, employee IDs, etc. Provides guidance to separating and retiring employees, directing to appropriate resources. Conducts separating employee exit interviews and exit processing.
• Manages personal services budget, positions and funding sources. Assists Budget and Finance Manager with personal services expenditure projections and funding needs. Analyzes budget and funding sources based upon Commission staffing and salary proposals. Provides analysis and report data for the Commission’s annual budget hearings. Provides backup to Budget and Finance Manager for transactional reviews and approvals.
• Collaborates with senior management, legal counsel and others in employee matters, strategic planning, development and implementation of corrective action, and matters of compliance. Provides testimony in grievance and administrative hearings and other proceedings as required.
• Coordinates employee-centered special projects and initiatives. Conducts research, special studies and reports, and other analysis relating to classification, compensation, staff retention incentives and other human resources areas.

Performs other related human resources duties, and work involving budget, finance, or other administrative areas as required.

***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.

Training: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in the area of assignment.Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in the area of assignment.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1

Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:

The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $63,682 to $100,843 for this classification.

Salary : $63,682 - $100,843