Human Resources Associate

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Associate within a facility performs professional human resources work. This position will work closely with the Division of Administrative Services to analyze information and determine appropriate procedures within law, rule, and policy in the administration of various human resources functions. The responsibilities include but are not limited to completing, processing, and maintaining all forms, reports, files concerning Human Resources work in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, personnel records, employment, and classification. Duties to include overseeing all aspects of payroll to ensure all time and leave is accurate; preparing disciplinary and adverse action correspondence; processing FMLA; oversee Workers' Compensation claims; initiate processing for all leave of absences; recruiting to include travel to career events and job fairs; Correctional Officer testing and background checks; interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Will utilize state operating systems such as Kronos, NeoGov, and OASIS. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and prioritize assignments. Must have the ability to independently carry out assignments of a complex and confidential nature. Knowledge of federal, state and department laws, policies and rules including Division of Personnel rules, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command. Performs related duties as assigned. May be required to work a security post.

Posting RJ26NCJ51

Position 0608PR0795

Vacancy 1

Harrison, Doddridge, Ritchie, Wood, Pleasants, Tyler

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088). 

• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service. 

• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Assistant.

Note: A valid driver's license may be required.

Other Information

PG:  10     $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288

Probationary Period: 6 months


Mail applications to: 
North Central Regional Jail 
Attn Human Resources
1 Lois Lane Greenwood, WV 26415 

Please include posting # RJ26NCJ51 on your application. 

Please Note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the agency.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov