State HR Assistant: Onboarding & Records

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Correctional Center for Women is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to support the HR team with administrative tasks, records management, and onboarding support. The role requires familiarity with HR policies, strong communication, and the ability to handle confidential information.

The position involves assisting with recruitment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures in a field-critical state agency environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Proven experience in HR/administrative roles and knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR software, with the ability to learn payroll and HRIS systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with administrative tasks and recordkeeping.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain employee records and help with payroll/payroll-related tasks when needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS/Payroll software

Applicant tracking system

Job description

Virginia Correctional Center for Women is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to support the HR team with administrative tasks, records management, and onboarding support. The role requires familiarity with HR policies, strong communication, and the ability to handle confidential information.

The position involves assisting with recruitment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures in a field-critical state agency environment.