HR Office Assistant

Virginia Community Colleges; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 2,319,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is seeking a part-time HR professional to join the team in Tazewell, VA. You will have the opportunity to learn state HRIS systems including HCM, Cardinal, PeopleAdmin, and Avature, while handling all part-time hiring, adjunct contracts, and related HR tasks.

Responsibilities include processing FMLA paperwork, file maintenance, and other duties as assigned in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Be discreet and tactful.
• Provide excellent customer service with a focus on inclusion for all.
• Follow all state and federal guidelines as they pertain to HR.

Responsibilities

• Handle all part-time hiring and adjunct contract processing.
• Process FMLA paperwork and maintain files.
• Perform general file maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deadline management

Learning new software

Discretion and tact

Customer service with inclusion

HR guidelines compliance

Tools

Cardinal

HCM

PeopleAdmin

Avature

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title HR Office Assistant

Role Title

Role Title Admin and Office Spec III

Role Code

Role Code 19013-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 294W0003

Agency

Agency Southwest Virginia Community College

Division

Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Tazewell - 185

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $16.83 to $18 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Up to 29 hours per week.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC ) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Why Join SWCC?

Be part of an institution that transforms lives through education. At SWCC , you’ll contribute to student success, support our communities, and work alongside dedicated colleagues in a welcoming and supportive environment.

SWCC seeks a part-time HR professional to join the team. The selected individual will have the opportunity to learn state HRIS systems including HCM , Cardinal, PeopleAdmin, and Avature as well as additional cloud-based training systems. This position will be responsible for all part-time hiring, adjunct contract processing, FMLA paperwork, file maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Ability and desire to

• Consistently meet deadlines
• Learn new software programs
• Be discreet and tactful
• Provide excellent customer service with a focus on inclusion for all
• Follow all state and federal guidelines as they pertain to HR

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Cardinal, HCM , PeopleAdmin, and/or Avature

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3459P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/07/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website www.sw.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 276.964.7339

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).