Transportation Human Resources Generalist - Randolph

Disclaimer this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is hiring a Human Resources Generalist 2 to join our dedicated Human Resources team at the District 8 Headquarters in Randolph County (Elkins, WV). While your primary focus will be leading benefits administration and guiding employees through their coverage options, you will also receive valuable cross-training across all other areas of HR including on-boarding, recruitment, training, and workforce analytics.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for supporting people.

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

• 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.

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Substitution:
  Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities
- With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.