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Title: Human Resources Specialist
Application Review Date:9/16/2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Human Resource Specialist provides support to the HR department by assisting with compliance reporting and administrative processes. This role helps ensure HR procedures align with institutional state and federal policies supports HR and system data reconciliation and assists with performance management tracking. The specialist works with HR Finance and IT teams to help maintain accurate records and support smooth day-to-day HR functions.
Responsibilities include assisting with compliance reviews and audits reconciling HR and system data supporting HRIS testing and upgrades and tracking employee performance deadlines. The specialist also helps maintain HR documentation responds to internal inquiries and supports process improvements under guidance from HR leadership.
Required Qualifications
Two years of experience in human resources compliance or similar work experience. Experience with data entry reporting or recordkeeping ideally in HR.
Strong analytical skills with experience performing reconciliations.
Knowledge of HR-related laws regulations and compliance standards.
Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g. Banner Cardinal) and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education or public sector setting.
Knowledge of state-specific HR systems and processes
Experience supporting or conducting system testing for HR/payroll systems.
Understanding of adjunct overload and faculty compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions:
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Work Classification:Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Employee Classification: Human Resource Analyst I
Department: Human Resources
Salary:Minimum salary $44192
Department Contact Name: Leah Taylor
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
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Full-Time