Classification and Compensation Analyst - WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services : Job Details

Nature of Work

The Office of Shared Administration's Office of Human Resources Management is on a mission to transform how we attract, retain, and reward top talent across the Bureau for Social Services and the Department of Health Facilities. As a key member of the Classification and Compensation Team, you'll play a vital role in designing and implementing a comprehensive HR system—one that shapes the future of hiring and pay structures for essential state services supporting our most vulnerable populations.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on thousands of public service professionals throughout West Virginia.

What You'll Do

• Review applications, determine eligibility, and create statewide hiring lists to connect top talent with mission-driven careers.
• Ensure compensation for new hires, promotions, and internal moves aligns with established guidelines, making corrections where needed.
• Conduct market studies, analyze employment trends, and collaborate with agencies to define accurate job requirements.
• Review job descriptions, perform classification audits, and provide expert recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted resource for field staff, offering guidance and training on classification, compensation, and related policies.
• Work closely with leadership to recommend process improvements, increase operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the NEOGOV system by managing access and updating position and classification data.

Why You Should Apply

• Your work will influence hiring, compensation, and career growth for thousands of employees statewide.
• Collaborate with HR experts, executive leadership, and policy-makers.
• Gain specialized experience in classification, compensation, market research, and workforce strategy.
• Join a team that values research, problem-solving, continuous improvement—and yes, we have fun too!

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for meaningful work to a collaborative team that drives real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience.

Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester hours of education.

Note: A valid driver's license may be required.

Other Information

1 Year 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.