What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist 1-Public Service Commission-Kanawha Co. position at West Virginia?
County of Vacancy: Kanawha
Number of Vacancies: 1
Human Resources Generalist needed to assist in a variety of complex administrative responsibilities supporting a highly diverse workforce. Position is conveniently located in Charleston in comfortable working environment. Duties of this position directly support the human capital and employment initiatives for a regulatory agency. A vital part of the HR team, this position has growth potential.
Under general supervision, perform a variety of full-performance level duties supporting the Human Resources Unit in multiple areas of human resources functions.
Perform primarily in areas of staffing, employee relations, classification and compensation, and timekeeping. Assist with special projects as assigned and provide back-up support to other HR Unit personnel and areas, increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the Unit’s operations.
Collect and maintain data pertaining to agency employees and applicants, work with a significant amount of confidential and sensitive data, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality in this role. The successful candidate must have working knowledge of and provide interpretation of applicable laws, rules and policies.
- Duties: Perform a variety of work across multiple areas of human resources.
- Perform duties specific to staffing functions, including preparation of job postings, register requests, and requests for special job listings.
- Prepare materials for hiring management’s access to applicant pool, archive hiring and selection materials and develop applicant records archival and management for use in candidate sourcing.
- Participate in selection interviews, as HR member on interview panel.
- Review personnel action requests for appropriate action and compliance with applicable guidelines. Draft and review proposed HR documents and transactions utilizing wvOasis systems. Review and make UKG entries.
- Provide advice and counsel to management and employees on various policy and procedural matters. Seek counsel of HR attorney in application of laws and policies as required, and research historical precedent as required.
- Conduct human resources related training, employee orientation and onboarding.
- Perform various other administrative and support functions for the unit, including maintenance of unit and agency records, organizational charts, databases, etc.
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with diverse groups.
- Initiate staffing and other personnel transactions, utilizing wvOasis, HRM, UKG, NeoGov and other systems.
- Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, templates, forms and reports, utilizing Microsoft Office and other computer products.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Physical requirements may include the ability to lift files and file boxes up to 25 pounds.
***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.
Note: A valid driver's license may be required.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
The ideal candidate will have experience with PDF editors, electronic file organization, and logical organization. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in Microsoft Office, Excel and web-based applications such as wvOasis, HRM, UKG and Neogov.
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 $53,683 to $85,676 for this classification.
Salary : $53,683 - $85,676
