Family Support Specialist - HUMAN SERVICES - BFA - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
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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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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working on a team that handles hiring processes, pay decisions, and job classifications for state employees in social services and health facilities, helping to build better systems for attracting and keeping talented workers.
You'll review applications, analyze pay trends, audit job roles, and guide others on HR rules while using tools to manage job postings.
It's a great fit for someone with HR experience who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and making a real difference in public services.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or substitution with related experience (1 year per 30 semester hours)
- Two years of full-time professional experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting, or substitution with graduate coursework (1 year per 15 semester hours)
- Strong analytical skills for conducting market studies, analyzing trends, and reviewing job descriptions
- Experience ensuring compliance with pay guidelines for hires, promotions, and internal moves
- Ability to provide guidance, training, and recommendations on classification, compensation, and HR policies
- Proficiency in maintaining HR systems like NEOGOV for access management and updates
- Skills in collaborating with leadership for process improvements and efficiency
Full Job Description
KanawhaNumber of Vacancies: 1
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!
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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.
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