Human Resources Associate

Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: NR26-55 PSA
Department: Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System


Nature of Work
Classified-Exempt Position
Executive/Charleston HQ Under general supervision of the Employment Services Manager this position performs administrative tasks and duties by providing support services for DNR Human Resources at the Human Resources Generalist level. Candidate will serve as the hourly payroll coordinator and have the primary responsibility for coordinating and processing the payroll for all DNR hourly employees though the wvOASIS payroll system, which also includes related personnel and fiscal functions such as verifying accuracy of timesheets and hourly employment forms submitted for processing, calculating hours and gross wages, verifying hourly rates, tips, differential pay, completing required forms, etc. Will perform all maintenance required for above employees' accounts such as name and address changes, wage increases, activations, terminations, tax changes, maintaining personnel files, etc. Responsible for advising and training contacts throughout the various DNR facilities on hourly payroll/personnel matters, accurate timekeeping, proper completion of forms, etc. Employee will be responsible for updating and providing paper timesheets via email to facilities with hourly employees. Employee will submit required paperwork for the approval of hourly employees through HRM workflow. Assist with employment and wage verification of temporary employees. Will also serve as backup completing personnel transactions for full time employees, answering the telephone, responding to inquiries, directing calls, etc. Employee must be a self starter, show initiative, and must be able to work independently. Must be able to appropriately manage personal and confidential data, and work under pressure of strict deadlines. Must possess a high degree of accuracy, good math skills, attention to detail, and good written and oral communication skills, must be able to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, management, and other contacts such as those in the Auditor's office, Treasury, etc. May be required to work extended hours upon short notice. Limited overnight travel for training purposes may be required. Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as PC, calculator, copier, printer, fax, etc. Performs related duties as required. Regular attendance is required.
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Minimum Qualifications

Training: 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.

Note: A valid driver's license may be required.

Other Information

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in payroll, wvOASIS HRM and UKG, Google, Word, and Excel.
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AGENCY PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in payroll, wvOASIS HRM and UKG, Google, Word, and Excel.Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application.

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