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Human Resources Generalist 1 - OSA - Office of Human Resources Management - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
OSA - OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing employee benefits like health insurance and retirement for workers in West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources, handling enrollments, paperwork, and training while ensuring everything follows state and federal rules.
It's a supportive role that includes communicating with insurance providers and auditing records to keep things accurate and up-to-date.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in HR or accounting who enjoys helping people navigate benefits and has a knack for organizing information.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or equivalent substitution with related experience (1 year per 30 semester hours)
- Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting
- Ability to interpret and apply state, federal, and departmental laws, rules, policies, and regulations related to benefits
- Proficiency in entering data into benefits and payroll systems, such as OASIS HRM/Payroll
- Experience reconciling and auditing benefit invoices, coding to funding sources, and processing payments
- Strong communication skills for assisting employees, coordinating with agencies like PEIA and FBMC, and providing training
- Valid driver's license may be required
Full Job Description
1 vacancy in Kanawha County
Under limited supervision, on a statewide basis, serves as a Benefits Coordinator for employees within the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Coordinates employee benefits, including medical, life, dental and vision insurance and other benefits.
Interprets and applies related State, Federal and Department laws, rules, policies and regulations. Provides assistance to new, current and previous employees regarding benefits.
Reviews forms for completeness and accuracy. Enters enrollments into benefits systems. Enters employee benefits into payroll deductions into OASIS HRM/Payroll system.
Maintains employee files with benefits information. Reconciles and audits benefit invoices. codes to proper funding sources, research discrepancies and process for payment.
Communicates with PEIA, FBMC and other insurance/benefits agencies to ensure DHHR remains up-to-date, accurate and compliant.
Communicates with the State Auditor's Office and other State agencies to ensure accuracy. Coordinates annual open enrollment for Department employees.
Develops training materials and provides training to DHHR employees regarding benefits. Advises and assists employees regarding benefits. Advises and assists employees in the retirement process.
Works closely with field office representatives to facilitate enrollment process for their employees and payroll staff to ensure accuracy of employee payroll. Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants with experience with benefits or OASIS are preferred. Experience in Accounting or Finance may be helpful.
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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.
Note: A valid driver's license may be required.
Additional Information
1 years 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.
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