HR Assistant - Admin & Payroll Support (DOC)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking an HR Assistant at the State Farm Correctional Center. The role supports daily HR duties, recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, and records management within the HR unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining employee records in HRIS, data entry into multiple databases, and acting as a liaison to ensure prompt resolution of requests. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience as HR Assistant, Staff Assistant, or relevant HR/admin role preferred.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and payroll practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative and HR duties for the DOC institution.
• Assist with recruitment and record maintenance for payroll processing.
• Provide clerical support to HR staff and act as liaison between HR and employees.

Skills

HR Administration

Microsoft Office

Payroll knowledge

Records management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking an HR Assistant at the State Farm Correctional Center. The role supports daily HR duties, recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, and records management within the HR unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining employee records in HRIS, data entry into multiple databases, and acting as a liaison to ensure prompt resolution of requests. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.