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Human Resources Generalist 2 - OSA - Office of Human Resources Management - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

OSA - OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$39,461 - $68,582

per year

Closes

February 6, 2026More State jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role focuses on coordinating staffing for West Virginia's state-operated hospitals by developing internal hiring strategies, monitoring workforce needs, and reducing reliance on contract workers to improve efficiency and patient care.

You'll collaborate with hospital leaders and HR teams to track trends, manage resources, and create better systems for filling positions.

It's ideal for someone organized, creative in solving staffing challenges, and passionate about public service in healthcare.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or substitution with related experience at 1 year per 30 semester hours)
  • Four years of full-time professional experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including conflict management and addressing applicant concerns
  • Ability to recruit, interview, and assess candidates for suitability
  • Proficiency in maintaining organization, meeting deadlines, and handling onboarding/regulatory paperwork
  • Effective communication and public speaking skills for presenting findings to leadership
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting on staffing trends, and program evaluation/enhancement

Full Job Description

1 vacancy in Kanawha County


Help Us Build a Stronger Hospital Workforce!


Are you a problem-solver who loves finding creative ways to fill staffing gaps and improve systems? Join the Office of Human Resources Management as our State Hospital Staffing Program Coordinator!

You’ll be part of the Classification & Compensation team, but your day-to-day mission is all about supporting West Virginia’s state-operated hospitals.

Your job? Helping reduce the need for contract staffing by strengthening internal hiring, improving workforce planning, and keeping a close eye on staffing trends. You’ll work closely with the Department of Health Facilities to make sure hospitals have the people they need.


What You’ll Do:

  • Lead efforts to reduce contract staffing by finding smarter, internal staffing solutions.

  • Work with hospital leaders and HR teams to figure out staffing needs and make things happen.

  • Review and track requests for contract staff—keeping them in line with state goals.

  • Monitor staffing trends and vacancies, and share the story through data and reports.

  • Manage a statewide staffing pool to help hospitals share internal resources when needed.

  • Pitch in with recruitment strategies that target real gaps in hospital staffing.

  • Handle personnel and financial tasks in wvOASIS.

  • Track staffing costs and ensure accurate and correct paperwork.

  • Build tools and workflows that make staffing smoother and more sustainable.

  • Present your findings and ideas to leadership—your voice will matter here!

  • Keep the communication flowing with everyone involved, from HR partners to hospital staff


The ideal candidate may possess the following abilities:

  • Recruit, interview, and assess applicants for suitability

  • Maintain organization and meet strict deadlines for numerous onboarding and regulatory paperwork requirements

  • Effectively answer questions and engage in public speaking

  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage conflict and address concerns from applicants

  • Possess the ability to regularly evaluate and enhance the program


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Your work will directly improve patient care across the state.

  • You’ll be part of a supportive team with a shared mission.

  • You’ll get to lead creative staffing strategies that really make a difference.


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

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: Four(4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.
Substitution: Graduate course work from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5204674