Careers at Virginia Tech

The HR Specialist supports the Senior HR Generalist in day-to-day HR operations, ensuring that HR services are delivered efficiently and effectively. The HR Specialist is a key point of contact for administrative support and assists with a variety of HR-related tasks. This position interacts closely with the Finance and Operations staff as well as Project and Program Managers

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Recruitment Support: Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, ensuring stakeholders are prepared, and communicating with candidates.
• Onboarding / Offboarding: Assisting with the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials and ensuring a smooth transition. Assist with the coordination of the offboarding process by communicating with stakeholders, new hires and supervisors regarding return of equipment, termination of access, and documentation.
• Employee Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS (Human Resource Information System).
• Leave Representative: Submit monthly leave report reminder, run monthly leave reports to ensure individual leave actions are submitted and completed timely, and monitor leave usage.
• Performance Management: Provide process support as needed
• HR Documentation: Prepare and maintain HR documents such as offer letters, contracts, performance reviews, and disciplinary notices.
• HR Projects: Assist in various HR projects, such as file audits, process documentation and event planning.

This position is located in the Blacksburg, VA facility, and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement depending on the business needs and following a successful onboarding and training engagement. Position supports HR initiatives in Blacksburg and Arlington locations.

Due to the nature of the Institute's work, all candidates must be US citizens.

• Degree or significant related administrative experience in an office setting.
• Ability to work in a front-facing position in dealing with employees on a regular basis.
• Ability to work independently
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities within set deadlines.
• Proven computer skills to include knowledge of office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Experience in administrative and clerical procedures, including managing files and records, designing forms, composing written correspondence, scheduling and calendar keeping.
• Strong customer service philosophy, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous skills improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all clientele and to create and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image; establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• US Citizen

• Experience in a Human Resources setting, with knowledge of recruitment procedures, benefits administration, and/or online HR databases.

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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Starting pay: $25.00 per hour

varied up to 40 per week

4/7/2025

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

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. 

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.

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