Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

Salary

$30,273.00 - $51,585.00 Annually

Location

Doddridge County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

RJ27NCJ05 PSA

Department

DHS - DCR - North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

DODDRIDGE

HARRISON

PLEASANTS

RITCHIE

TYLER

WOOD

Civil Service Type:

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

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Under close supervision, this position will be responsible for maintaining various personnel records/files for employees, maintain several logs for the agency and perform various tasks to assist the Human Resources Manager to maintain a full staff. This position will maintain accurate payroll records and review payroll on a daily basis. Assist applicants on the hiring process with DOP and administer CSI tests for all new applicants. Prepare all new employee hire packets and assist in new employee orientation. Maintain human resource records to ensure data and records are kept in a manner that is accurate and readily accessible. Ensures work is done in compliance with relevant federal and state laws. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work a security post.

Special Hiring Rate effective October 7, 2023:

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).
• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute education for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for each thirty (30) 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: Training: High School Diploma or the equivalent. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting. Substitution: Candidates may substitute education from an accredited college or university for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for each thirty (30) semester hours of education. Note: A drivers license may be required. 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 definitions: Clerical - Typically involves a variety of office duties involving established procedures, forms and deadlines. Includes processing of routine and non-routine information and documentation, operation of computers, office equipment and various software, greeting customers/visitors or others to exchange information, handling general emails and other correspondence and routing questions received from email and other correspondence, the organizations website and/or social media platform to the appropriate person. May involve handling money and/or negotiables requiring basic math skills. May involve limited routine data entry. May involve confidential contacts/information. Paraprofessional - Typically performs some of the duties of a professional or a technician in a support role, which usually requires less formal training and/or experience normally required for a professional or technical status. Usually requires an Associate degree, or business/vocational training. Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes, I have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• No, I do not have a high school diploma or the equivalent. (Please do not apply.)

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How do you qualify for this job title? 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. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov

• I have at least two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid clerical experience, at least one (1) year of which was in a support or paraprofessional role in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• I do not meet either of the above requirements. (Please do not apply.)

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How many total years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience do you have in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting?

• I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have at least two (2) years but less than four (4) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have at least four (4) but less than six (6) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have at least six (6) but less than eight (8) years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.
• I have at least eight (8) or more years of paid experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.

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Please provide details of your education, starting with your highest level attained. For each entry, include the degree/certificate earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following formats as a guide:

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Partial Credit: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational: 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, please type "NONE" here. NOTE: If you previously selected "Some College" or "Technical College" as your highest level of education, you MUST provide details of your hours and schooling below. Failure to provide these details may result in being rejected for this position.

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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.

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WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted. Degrees earned outside of the United States MUST be evaluated for United States equivalency by an organization approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (A.I.C.E.). Additional information is available at: https://www.naces.org.members and: http://aice-eval.org/ Please attach each document only once. You do not have to attach it every time you apply online, as we will keep a secure copy attached to your online account. I have read and understand these instructions and have not attached any of the unaccepted documents.

• Yes
• No

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

Required Question

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