Human Resources Associate

Human Resources Associate

Salary

$32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

CSV2600038 PSA

Department

DHS - DCR - Central Office

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

• Description
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Nature of Work

Under supervision of the Director of Staffing Services, this employee performs full performance work performing the Human Resources functions for the DCR Central Office Special Services, Investigators, and K-9 expenditures. This includes, but is not limited to recruiting, ensuring vacant positions are posted and requesting registers, coding registers, submitting hiring packets to DAS to include offer letters, requesting employee background checks, coordinating submission of workers compensation claims, managing employee benefits submission to DAS, providing proper documentation to back up all employee transactions (discipline letters, leave of absence letters, and FMLA). This position will review salary requests in accordance with internal policy directives that guide compliance with SPB Proposal approvals, for the Deputy Commissioner. The position will advise the DCR recruitment section in regard to agency and facility vacancies, and all applicable position information to assist the recruitment team with hiring events, advertising, and social media.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.

Note: A valid drivers license may be required.

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

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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Candidates may substitute related paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience equals thirty (30) semester hours of education. Note: A drivers license may be required (if so, this will be stated in the public job posting). Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. How do you qualify for this job title?

• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• I have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• I have a combination of college semester hours and paid work experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting to equal a total of four (4) years.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. (Please do not apply.)

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How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.

• I have a Bachelors degree with zero (0) up to less than two (2) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting OR I have at least four (4) years but less than six (6) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree with at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting OR I have at least six (6) years but less than eight (8) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree with at least four (4) but less than six (6) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting OR I have at least eight (8) but less than ten (10) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree with at least six (6) years but less than eight (8) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting OR I have at least ten (10) but less than twelve (12) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree with at least eight (8) or more years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting OR I have at least twelve (12) or more years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov