Transportation Human Resources Specialist 2 - Kanawha County

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Human Resources Specialist 2 in this position will report to the Human Resources Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant will monitor the central Human Resources Division's employee filing system. This will include contacting all divisions and districts to request documentation, process name/SSN corrections, and handle separations for temporary employees. This position will also serve as the division's timekeeper and P-Card holder. Backup for transaction logging and the Employee Engagement Initiative Program. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.

• Works on job analysis projects for a variety of occupations; develops questionnaires and procedures for conducting desk audits, interviews, and data collection techniques; writes reports or class specifications; recommends major staffing patterns.

• Develops examinations; researches the writing of test items or conducts validation studies.

• Reviews proposed human resources actions for conformity to human resources policies and merit system rules and regulations; ensures timely processing of human resources transactions.

• Evaluates job applicants' education and work experience in relation to established standards for admission to examinations and/or to compute applicants' scores on unassembled examinations.

• Composes correspondence, job announcements, informational pamphlets, forms and work reports.

• Investigates employee complaints or grievances; records facts and impressions of events; makes recommendations to employee and management on resolution of grievances.

• Uses accepted job analysis methods to compile specific information on the duties, responsibilities and requirements of jobs in state government.

• Identifies job class categories and writes class specifications, including classification and/or selection standards based on job analysis results.

• Makes recommendations on the allocation of positions to classes and may recommend basic staffing patterns.

• Works with approving, tracking, entering, and requesting information regarding employee benefits management.

• Develops and validates a variety of employment examinations based on job analysis information and in accordance with legal and professional standards.

• Collects and computes wage and fringe benefit data and assists in developing salary schedules and compensation plans and other payroll related duties.

• Drafts and interprets uniform policies and operational procedures to ensure fair and equitable treatment of merit system employees.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to employees regarding issues such as disciplinary action, sexual harassment, supervision, performance management, grievance resolution and other personnel matters.

• Reviews, distributes, and obtains signatures for proposed settlement agreements pertaining to classified Department of Transportation employees.

• May act as a resource for policy and procedures of the Department of Transportation and Division of Highways

• Personal contacts are with employees of the same agency, but outside the immediate organization. People contacted generally are reengaged in different functions, missions, and kinds of work.

• May testify as an expert witness at grievance hearings or in courts of law when required.

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

• Knowledge of the organization and specific functions of the Department of Transportation.

• Knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of human resources theories, practices and operations.

• Knowledge of theories, practices and operations specific to the Department of Transportation.

• Knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.

• Skill in writing and reviewing highly specialized reports and information. Ability to draft policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Ability to evaluate operations and analyze information.

• Ability to testify in hearings and proceedings.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize discretion in all aspects of work.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of standardized operations, policies, and guidelines that are used to solve routine and repetitive issues.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.

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

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

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional experience as a Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1.