Human Resources Generalist 1 - OSA - Office Of Human Resources Management - Kanawha Co.

This position serves as a payroll processor under general supervision of the Payroll Manager within the Office of Shared Administration/Office of Human Resources Management. Reviews and approves employee timecards and processes payroll utilizing the statewide payroll system. Prepares and/or reviews and reconciles insurance, retirement, workers compensation, employee's compensation buy-backs, W-2 forms, adjustments to wages and labor, employment security and state tax reports. Prepares and processes all changes affecting the payroll from pay period to pay period within assigned accounts. Tracks all payroll changes and processes financial documents through the statewide accounting system for dismissals, interest payments and deposits. Provides assistance and customer service to onboarding current and former employees regarding payroll and benefit related inquiries. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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• Reviews proposed human resources documents and transactions for conformity with budget amounts, Division of Personnel policies and merit system rules and regulations; ensures timely processing of human resources transactions.

• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll and related areas.

• Enters work hours and prepares for payroll processing.

• Maintains accurate human resources records.

• Prepares recruitment announcements and advertisements and provides guidance to supervisors and managers on the recruitment process.

• Provides advice and counsel to employees, managers and supervisors on benefits matters.

• Conducts human resources related training.

• Recommends changes to human resources procedures.

• Gathers preliminary data for classification requests.

• Prepares reports that can be used by managers and the Division of Personnel for the purposes of managing human resources.

• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which can be readily accessed and utilized.

• Ensures work is completed in compliance with relevant federal and state laws and department policies and procedures.

• May supervise administrative support staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and department policies and rules including the Division of Personnel rules, policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of principles, concepts, trends and practices of human resource management. Knowledge of project management techniques.

• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature.

• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relations.

• Ability to assign and review the work of others.

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.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*

Two (2) years of full time or equivalent part time paid supervisory and/or management experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.