What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Transportation Department?
Salary : $1,561.54 - $2,248.08 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : DOT25HR029A
Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation
District / Subdivision : Highways Human Resources Division
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
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
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 Skills and Knowledge
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Promotional Only : Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional experience as a Transportation Human Resources Associate.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System :
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $1,562 - $2,248
