Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
HR Transactions Specialist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
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Job no:
535122 Work type:
Staff Senior management:
VP of Human Resources Department:
VP-Human Resources Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid Categories:
Human Resources
Job Description Human Resources Transactions Specialist maintains employee records within the university human resources system for a employees.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Processing complex personnel actions accurately and within established timelines (including pay calculations)
Working effectively with a broad range of employee classifications within diverse employee population
Ensuring compliance with policy, procedure, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Maintaining records and compiling statistical data for effective reporting and tracking
Analyzing complex information to identify and solve problems
Conducting audits and reviews of transactions and data to monitor, report and resolve any potential compliance issues
Ongoing evaluation of procedures as well as recommending operational business improvements
Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, management or related field or equivalent level of related training and/or experience
Working knowledge of human resources regulations and practices with the ability to interpret, apply and provide guidance to a diverse group of constituents
Experience utilizing various computer software applications such as MS Office / Google Docs, and relational databases
Experience working with confidential information
Must be able to manage priorities resulting in successful outcomes within set deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to process transactions efficiently, accurately and develop effective solutions to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, high volume environment within established deadlines
Effective oral and written communication skills and high level analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience processing human resources and/or payroll transactions
Experience interpreting human resource payroll policies and procedures within a university or public setting
Experience utilizing Banner or similar database
Evaluation of position descriptions (including FLSA classification)
Knowledge of employment eligibility requirements
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $52,000
40
Review Date
January 5, 2026
Additional Information
This position may be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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, ethnicity or 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 Marisela Garza at
garza87@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
December 18, 2025 Applications close:
Open until filled
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Job no:
535122 Work type:
Staff Senior management:
VP of Human Resources Department:
VP-Human Resources Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid Categories:
Human Resources
Job Description Human Resources Transactions Specialist maintains employee records within the university human resources system for a employees.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Processing complex personnel actions accurately and within established timelines (including pay calculations)
Working effectively with a broad range of employee classifications within diverse employee population
Ensuring compliance with policy, procedure, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Maintaining records and compiling statistical data for effective reporting and tracking
Analyzing complex information to identify and solve problems
Conducting audits and reviews of transactions and data to monitor, report and resolve any potential compliance issues
Ongoing evaluation of procedures as well as recommending operational business improvements
Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, management or related field or equivalent level of related training and/or experience
Working knowledge of human resources regulations and practices with the ability to interpret, apply and provide guidance to a diverse group of constituents
Experience utilizing various computer software applications such as MS Office / Google Docs, and relational databases
Experience working with confidential information
Must be able to manage priorities resulting in successful outcomes within set deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to process transactions efficiently, accurately and develop effective solutions to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, high volume environment within established deadlines
Effective oral and written communication skills and high level analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience processing human resources and/or payroll transactions
Experience interpreting human resource payroll policies and procedures within a university or public setting
Experience utilizing Banner or similar database
Evaluation of position descriptions (including FLSA classification)
Knowledge of employment eligibility requirements
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $52,000
40
Review Date
January 5, 2026
Additional Information
This position may be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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, ethnicity or 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 Marisela Garza at
garza87@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
December 18, 2025 Applications close:
Open until filled
#J-18808-Ljbffr