HR Assistant — Shared Services & Payroll Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) in Virginia is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to join the Shared Services Center. You will handle HR transactions for wage employees across client agencies and support daily SSC operations, contributing to a service-driven HR environment.

Minimum qualifications include substantial HR administrative experience, knowledge of HR policies and payroll, and proficiency with Cardinal HCM and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a Human Resource Assistant or in a relevant HR/administrative position.
• Working knowledge of general HR policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential data and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a wide range of administrative duties.
• Ability to prepare and compile reports.
• Strong written and spoken communication with all staff levels.
• Experience with Cardinal HCM or similar HRIS and with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process HR transactions for wage employees across client agencies.
• Support daily operations of the Shared Services Center (SSC).
• Collaborate with 16 state agencies to provide full HR support.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Payroll practices

Confidential data handling

Multi-tasking

Report preparation

Effective communication

HRIS (Cardinal HCM)

Microsoft Office

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardinal HCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) in Virginia is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to join the Shared Services Center. You will handle HR transactions for wage employees across client agencies and support daily SSC operations, contributing to a service-driven HR environment.

Minimum qualifications include substantial HR administrative experience, knowledge of HR policies and payroll, and proficiency with Cardinal HCM and Microsoft Office.