Human Resources Assistant

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Work type:Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: VP Campus Planning and Facilities
Department: VPCPIF Chief of Staff
Location:Blacksburg - Main Campus
Categories:Administrative / Clerical, Human Resources

Job Description

The Human Resource Assistant will report to one of the HR Coordinators and will provide administrative support within the Campus Planning, Infrastructure and Facilities (CPIF) Team. This position will perform a wide variety of HR support tasks and administrative duties. Those will primary responsibilities include: assisting with onboarding new employees, keying in varies transactions into different systems and applications, tracking HR compliance items for the team, and maintaining human resource records for the Division of CPIF.

This position will provide essential support in an advancing team. They will work closely with the team as a whole and report to one of the HR Coordinators for direct guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Self-starter who can arrange their own work to accomplish deadlines.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional setting.
• Experience using computers including programs and software such as Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience handling and maintaining confidential records appropriately.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work while managing multiple tasks simultaneously with successful outcomes within deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner; interact respectfully and comfortably with individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Exercise good judgement, discretion and initiative in the workplace.
• Experience processing data efficiently and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a two or four-year degree; or relevant experience specifically in Human Resources.
• Experience with large relational databases and programs; such as Banner and TimeClock.
• Knowledge of university and/or state practices.

Salary Information

$15 - $16 per hour

Review Date

June 8th, 2022

Additional Information

• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maneuver materials up and down stairs; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
• Most tasks will be performed at a computer.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact CPIF HR at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.