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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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March 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping managers and supervisors handle employee relations issues, like discipline, performance problems, and leave policies, while ensuring everything follows laws and company rules.
You'll review documents, support investigations, and keep records to promote fair treatment in the workplace.
It's a good fit for someone with HR experience who enjoys guiding teams through tough personnel situations and staying organized with reports.
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 paid professional experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting
- Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, and policies related to employee relations
- Experience assisting with employee discipline, performance issues, and leave management (e.g., FMLA, ADA)
- Skills in reviewing and ensuring consistency in disciplinary actions and documentation
- Proficiency in maintaining records, compiling reports, and using HR systems like OASIS
- Valid driver's license may be required
Full Job Description
1 Vacancy - Kanawha County
Working within the Office of Human Resources Management and under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to department supervisors and managers regarding employee relations matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret and explain applicable laws, rules, and policies related to employee relations.
- Assist supervisors and managers in determining the appropriate course of action in matters involving employee discipline, identifying policy violations, and ensuring all necessary supporting documentation is in place.
- Ensure consistency in disciplinary actions across the department in compliance with administrative rules and other relevant laws and policies.
- Reviewing disciplinary and corrective action letters to ensure consistency with agency standards, accuracy of content, appropriate tone, and proper grammar.
- The position also supports adherence to policy and best practices in employee relations documentation.
- Review disciplinary actions involving property interest rights prior to issuance by supervisors and managers.
- Provide support in managing employee performance issues and suspected leave abuse, particularly related to FMLA, MLOA, PLA, and ADA.
- Offer guidance on recognizing and mitigating leave abuse, setting clear performance expectations, and outlining appropriate supervisory actions such as Attendance Improvement Plans (AIPs) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
- Participate in workplace investigations and aid the department's Workplace Violence Office, EEO Officer, Civil Rights Specialist, Claims Representative, and Leave Administrator as needed.
- Maintain records of all personnel actions across the department, including disciplinary notices and documents related to EEO or hostile work environment investigations.
- Compile and submit monthly reports to department leadership.
- Utilize OASIS to review and assess employees' disciplinary histories.
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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
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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