Human Resources Generalist 1

Nature Of Work

The Office of Shared Administration, Office of Human Resources Management is on a mission to transform how we attract, retain, and reward top talent across the Bureau for Social Services and the Department of Health Facilities. As part of our Classification and Compensation Team, you'll be integral in designing and implementing a comprehensive human resources system—one that directly shapes the future of hiring and pay structures for essential state services for our most vulnerable populations. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on thousands of public service professionals across West Virginia. What You'll Do:

• Review applications, determine eligibility, and create statewide hiring lists that connect top talent with mission-driven careers
• Ensure pay for new hires, promotions, and internal moves aligns with established guidelines, correcting inconsistencies as needed.
• Conduct market studies, analyze trends, and collaborate with agencies to establish accurate job requirements.
• Review job descriptions, conduct audits, and provide expert classification recommendations.
• Act as a trusted resource for field staff, providing guidance and/or training on classification, compensation, and policies.
• Work directly with leadership to recommend process improvements, increase efficiency, and ensure compliance.
• Maintain NEOGOV system, such as providing/removing access, updating position or classification information, etc.

Why You Should Apply:

• Your work will affect hiring, pay, and career progression for thousands of employees.
• Work alongside HR experts, leadership teams, and policy-makers.
• Gain expertise in classification, compensation, market research, and workforce strategy.
• We prioritize research, problem-solving, and continuous improvement—and we even manage to have some fun along the way!

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for problem-solving to a team that values collaboration and impact, apply today!

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience. Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester hours of education. SPECIAL APPROVED AGENCY SUBSTITUTION: "1 year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional supervisory and/or management experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis." Note: A valid driver's license may be required.