Human Resources Assistant

Hull, United States

Title: Human Resources Assistant

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience; $18 - $20 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds Community College is seeking a part-time Human Resources Assistant to provide direct administrative and clerical support to the Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and completing a wide range of assignments related to HR functions, managing special projects, and overseeing daily office operations. The HR Assistant serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient and professional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary administrative support for the HR office, including answering the main HR phone line, routing calls, and assisting visitors.
Ensure the HR office is open and welcoming to employees and visitors during core business hours.
Manage daily mail operations, including pickup, sorting, and distribution.
Monitor and respond to inquiries in the main HR inbox, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
Initiate and track purchase orders and travel expenses using eVA and Chrome River.
Maintain HR SharePoint sites and intranet pages.
Perform office supply inventory and ordering in compliance with state purchasing guidelines.
Reconcile expenses and maintain records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Organize and maintain the HR office supply closet.
Order name tags and desk plates for new employees, as needed.
Manage employee personnel files, including retention, storage, and disposal processes.
Prepare and distribute the monthly HR communications with input from the HR team.
Respond to employment verification requests and maintain proper documentation in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Maintain and organize confidential office files and contribute to the office procedure manual.
Provide administrative support for meetings, including preparing materials for the HR Director or Associate Vice President.
Assist with hiring activities such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and reference checks.
Support HR and college-sponsored events, including commencement, benefits fairs, employee engagement initiatives, and learning and development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Additional Considerations:

Training in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
Experience with Microsoft 365 office products
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines. (Please ensure your resume includes specific examples that illustrate this experience.)

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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