What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classification and Compensation Analyst position at WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and...?
Nature of Work
The Office of Shared Administration’s Office of Human Resources Management is on a mission to transform how we attract, retain, and reward top talent across the Bureau for Social Services and the Department of Health Facilities. As a key member of the Classification and Compensation Team, you’ll play a vital role in designing and implementing a comprehensive HR system—one that shapes the future of hiring and pay structures for essential state services supporting our most vulnerable populations.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on thousands of public service professionals throughout West Virginia.
What You’ll Do
- Review applications, determine eligibility, and create statewide hiring lists to connect top talent with mission-driven careers.
- Ensure compensation for new hires, promotions, and internal moves aligns with established guidelines, making corrections where needed.
- Conduct market studies, analyze employment trends, and collaborate with agencies to define accurate job requirements.
- Review job descriptions, perform classification audits, and provide expert recommendations.
- Serve as a trusted resource for field staff, offering guidance and training on classification, compensation, and related policies.
- Work closely with leadership to recommend process improvements, increase operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintain the NEOGOV system by managing access and updating position and classification data.
Why You Should Apply
- Your work will influence hiring, compensation, and career growth for thousands of employees statewide.
- Collaborate with HR experts, executive leadership, and policy-makers.
- Gain specialized experience in classification, compensation, market research, and workforce strategy.
- Join a team that values research, problem-solving, continuous improvement—and yes, we have fun too!
If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for meaningful work to a collaborative team that drives real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Note: A valid driver's license may be required.
Other Information
1 Year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional supervisory and/or management experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
