Human Resources Generalist 1-OSA-Office of Human Resources Management-Kanawha Co.

1 Vacancy - Kanawha County


Working within the Office of Human Resources Management and under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to department supervisors and managers regarding employee relations matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret and explain applicable laws, rules, and policies related to employee relations.
• Assist supervisors and managers in determining the appropriate course of action in matters involving employee discipline, identifying policy violations, and ensuring all necessary supporting documentation is in place.
• Ensure consistency in disciplinary actions across the department in compliance with administrative rules and other relevant laws and policies.
• Reviewing disciplinary and corrective action letters to ensure consistency with agency standards, accuracy of content, appropriate tone, and proper grammar.
• The position also supports adherence to policy and best practices in employee relations documentation.
• Review disciplinary actions involving property interest rights prior to issuance by supervisors and managers.
• Provide support in managing employee performance issues and suspected leave abuse, particularly related to FMLA, MLOA, PLA, and ADA.
• Offer guidance on recognizing and mitigating leave abuse, setting clear performance expectations, and outlining appropriate supervisory actions such as Attendance Improvement Plans (AIPs) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Participate in workplace investigations and aid the department's Workplace Violence Office, EEO Officer, Civil Rights Specialist, Claims Representative, and Leave Administrator as needed.
• Maintain records of all personnel actions across the department, including disciplinary notices and documents related to EEO or hostile work environment investigations.
• Compile and submit monthly reports to department leadership.
• Utilize OASIS to review and assess employees' disciplinary histories.

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Years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional supervisory and/or management experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.