Human Resources Generalist 1

Human Resources Generalist 1

Salary

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DAS2700001 PSA

Department

DHS - Division of Administrative Services

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a highly organized and motivated professional to join our Human Resources Team as a Human Resources Generalist 1, operating within a fast-paced office environment, the core focus of this role centers on incentive programs, financial calculations, compliance auditing and supporting department-wide personnel operations. Due to the highly sensitive data handled, the successful candidate must exercise strict confidentiality regarding all employee information at all times.

Key Responsibilities

In this vital position supporting the Compensation and Retention Unit, you will:

• Incentive Program Support: Administer a highly complex and specialized pay plan and incentive program for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), and other agencies, that fall under the Department of Homeland Security umbrella.
• Financial Calculations: Process precise pay and incentive calculations related to these specialized plans.
• Compliance Auditing: Perform regular, detailed audits of the various plans to ensure absolute compliance with all established guidelines.
• Personnel Operations: Support day-to-day administrative HR processes, offer daily direction and support to HR Managers and personnel throughout all department facilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Highly skilled in using spreadsheets, both designing and tracking.
• Strong mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of human resources and personnel principles.
• Highly motivated with the readiness to learn how to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.

Background & Screening Requirements Applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation and criminal history records check to determine suitability for the position. This screening includes:

• An extensive inquiry into job-related information, criminal records, past employment history, and education or training credentials.
• Strict Compliance: Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or the subsequent discovery of disqualifying background details will result in the immediate denial or termination of employment, regardless of when that information is discovered.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors 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 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 as follows: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting substitutes for the required training at the rate of one (1) year equals thirty (30) semester hours. Experience: Two (2) years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting. Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Note: A valid drivers license may be required. 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. Before answering any of the following questions concerning your qualifications, please read and familiarize yourself with the following West Virginia Division of Personnel work experience definition: Professional - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelors degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. How do you qualify for this job title? Please select the option that best describes both your training and your total years of qualifying work experience.

• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university PLUS at least two (2) years but less than four (4) years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting OR I have a total of at least six (6) years but less than eight (8) years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university PLUS at least four (4) years but less than six (6) years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting OR I have a total of at least eight (8) years but less than ten (10) years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university PLUS at least eight (8) or more years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting OR I have at a total of least ten (10) years or more years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. (Please do not apply.)

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• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Some college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational-Technical school: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
• Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, type "NONE" here.

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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