HR Representative Jobs in Charleston, WV

A Human Resources (HR) Representative plays a vital role in the HR industry. They are responsible for managing and coordinating various HR functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development. They are also involved in policy development and implementation, as well as ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. They serve as a link between management and employees, and are often tasked with resolving any work-related issues or disputes to maintain a positive working environment.

Important skills for a HR Representative include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of HR practices and employment laws. They should also have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field is generally required. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) can further enhance their credibility and career prospects. Prior to becoming a HR Representative, individuals may have roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist.

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HR Specialist/Lead for U.S. Retirement Plans

  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 hours ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that...

Nature of Work Administers programs within the Office of Program Integrity focused on the identification and recovery of overpayments through vendors contracted to conduct audits on behalf of the...

Human Resources Generalist 2 - Office of Human Resources Management - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 hours ago

Nature of Work This position serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with the WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, & Human Services and Office of Human Resources Management....

Health and Human Resources Specialist - Bureau for Medical Services - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 hours ago

Nature of Work Under general supervision, this position will have administrative oversight for BMS staff in order to meet the goals and objectives for the statewide Medicaid Program in the area of...

Health and Human Resources Specialist, Senior - Bureau for Medical Services - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days ago

Administers programs within the Office of Program Integrity focused on the identification and recovery of overpayments through vendors contracted to conduct audits on behalf of the agency. Serves...

Health and Human Resources Specialist - Bureau for Medical Services - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 3 days ago

Under general supervision, this position will have administrative oversight for BMS staff in order to meet the goals and objectives for the statewide Medicaid Program in the area of Home and...

Nature of Work Join our team in the Division of Early Care and Education as a Family Child Care Regulatory Specialist at the Bureau for Family Assistance! At the Bureau for Family Assistance, we...

Health and Human Resources Specialist - BFA - Central - Early Care and Education - Statewide

  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (1 mile from Charleston, WV)
  • 5 days ago

Join our team in the Division of Early Care and Education as a Family Child Care Regulatory Specialist at the Bureau for Family Assistance! At the Bureau for Family Assistance, we believe that...

Workforce Management Analyst

  • Charleston, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 6 days ago

Mortgage Customer Support (remote) This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States. Job Summary Interact over the phone or by chat with customers and internal team...

Human Resources Generalist

  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Health and Human Resources Specialist, Senior - Health - BPH - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 14 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 14 days ago

Nature of Work Under limited supervision, the Asthma Project Coordinator will workcollaboratively with the Project Investigator and Project Director to achieve grant deliverables for the Asthma...

HR Data Analyst

  • Charleston, WV
  • 27 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 27 days ago

Eliassen Group HR Data Analyst in Charleston , West Virginia HR Data Analyst Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Business Analysis Industry: Insurance Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -...68...

Human Resource Associate

  • South Charleston, WV (7 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Charleston, WV (7 miles from Charleston, WV)
  • 30+ days ago

Under general supervision, performs professional human resources work in one or more areas such as recruitment, employment, employee relations, classification, compensation, benefits, payroll,...

Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 - Kanawha County

  • Charleston, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 60+ days ago

Nature of Work The Transportation Human Resources Specialist 1 performs professional entry-level human resources work at the division level within the Department of Transportation requiring the...

HR Specialist (w m d)

  • Charleston, WV
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 90+ days ago

Unternehmensbeschreibung JDE Peet's ist das weltweit grote reine Kaffee- und Teeunternehmen mit Hauptsitz in den Niederlanden. Seit mehr als 265 Jahren ist JDE von der Uberzeugung inspiriert, dass...

Demographic Data for Charleston, WV

Moving to Charleston, WV? Find some basic demographic data about Charleston, WV below.


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Salary for HR Representative Jobs in Charleston, WV

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Highest Education Level

HR Representatives in Charleston, WV offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
28.6%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Representatives in Charleston, WV
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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