What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)?
JOB
The Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 performs professional entry-level human resources work at the division level within the Department of Transportation requiring the analysis, interpretation and application of policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations specific to the operation of statewide human resources functions. This class is also used as the beginning of the professional human resources class series. Performs work under general supervision and is granted limited latitude for independent action. Performs related work as required.Pay Grade 12
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula. REQUIRED EXPERIENCENo experience required for this position.Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional experience as a Transportation Human Resources Associate.
The Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 performs professional entry-level human resources work at the division level within the Department of Transportation requiring the analysis, interpretation and application of policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations specific to the operation of statewide human resources functions. This class is also used as the beginning of the professional human resources class series. Performs work under general supervision and is granted limited latitude for independent action. Performs related work as required.Pay Grade 12
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepares human resources related documents and transactions in the designated area.• Enters work hours, status changes and new employee information and prepares for payroll processing.• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll and related areas.• Performs financial support work in general accounting and payroll.• Reviews and analyzes federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues.• Provides information regarding Memorandums of Understanding.• Provides information regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll.• Reviews annual and sick leave balances.• Prepares and distributes all W-2 information as well as any W-2 corrections as needed in conjunction with the WV State Auditor's Office.• Maintains accurate human resources records.• Provides guidance to employees and/or agencies on matters related to designated human resources areas.• Enters and records human resources related data.• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which is user-friendly and can be readily accessed and utilized.• Ensures work is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws.• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula. REQUIRED EXPERIENCENo experience required for this position.Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional experience as a Transportation Human Resources Associate.
