Office Assistant 2 - Human Services - BFA - Region 3 - Cabell Co.
State of West Virginia
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Human Resources Assistant - OSA - Office of Human Resources Management - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
OSA - OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$30,273 - $51,585
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job supports a state government human resources team by handling basic paperwork for employee changes like hires and promotions, entering data into computer systems, and answering simple questions from staff.
It's a training role where you'll learn state rules and procedures while doing clerical tasks. A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with office experience who wants to start a career in HR.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of full-time or equivalent paid clerical experience
- One year of experience in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting
- Ability to perform data entry and run reports in HRIS
- Strong clerical and organizational skills for file management and document preparation
- Customer service skills for handling inquiries and communication
- Valid driver's license may be required
Full Job Description
1 VacancyKanawha County
Under close supervision and in a training capacity, this position performs foundational administrative, technical, and clerical tasks to support the Personnel Transactions section within the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). The incumbent assists higher-level Human Resources staff with processing, documenting, and tracking personnel transactions, while learning the applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policies.
- Trainee-Level Transactions Support: Performs entry-level review of personnel transaction documents (e.g., new hires, promotions, change of status forms, leave of absence requests) for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for higher-level review and processing.
- Clerical and Administrative Support: Serves as clerical support for the Transactions section, which includes generating routine correspondence, maintaining and organizing electronic and physical files, and assisting with document preparation.
- Information Management and Data Entry: Performs data entry of personnel transactions and related information into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Runs routine reports to monitor workflow and track transaction status.
- Customer Service and Communication: Serves as a primary contact for general transaction inquiries from Department staff, redirecting complex or specialized questions to a Human Resources Generalist or other appropriate staff member.
- Policy and Procedure Learning: Participates in training and on-the-job learning activities to develop knowledge of Division of Personnel’s Administrative Rule, departmental policies, and procedures related to personnel transactions.
- Special Projects: Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
Substitution: Candidates may substitute education for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for each thirty (30) semester hours of education.
Note: A valid driver's license may be required.
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