Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1

1 week ago


Charleston, WV, United States West Virginia Transportation Department Full time
Salary: $1,561.54 - $2,248.08 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26HR019A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Human Resources Division
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
The Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 will serve in the Safety or Investigations Section. 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.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of federal, state, and department laws, policies, and rules.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command.
• Knowledge of records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.
• Ability to follow established rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines with accuracy and in a timely fashion.
• Ability to operate standard computer programs and software and agency specific programs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Requirements
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 EXPERIENCE
  • No 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.
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:
  1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
  2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

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