"Business and Human Resource Coordinator"

Business and Human Resource Coordinator

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Human Resources

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Business and Human Resource Coordinator will be an integral member of the finance and operations team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role will primarily manage the human resource aspects of the department while also being deeply intertwined with our financial operations as we aim to provide excellent customer service to our students and faculty.

The Business and Human Resource Coordinator will be a forward-facing departmental point of contact in the faculty recruitment process and will also work closely with our research team that drives a significant portion of the listed job duties. Gaining knowledge of external research is a key aspect of the position. This role will be asked to demonstrate initiative, exercise independent judgement, and use strong problem-solving skills to perform job duties. They should continuously strive for improved process efficiency and automation with focus on implementation of best practices in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, managing departmental faculty recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding, I-9 oversight, international employee visa administration for H-1B and J-1 Visitors, student wage processing, completion and reconciliation of graduate assistantships, adjunct contracting and research P14 documentation, departmental volunteer documentation, departmental leave reporting, and general department business support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability for effective oral and written communication with a diverse group of people including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations, policies and organizational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities, and adhere to project and process timelines.
• Experience with improving customer experience and/or process efficiency using strong problem-solving and analytical skill sets.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent level of experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Virginia Tech systems such as Banner, Banner Time Entry System, MicroStrategy, Legacy Reporting, Labor Redistribution, and Award Management System.
• Working knowledge of Virginia Tech human resource policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive working relationships, foster teamwork, and support collaboration.
• Proficiency in working in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
• Experience with federal and nonfederal grant administration and/or contract regulations.
• Work history that shows the ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changes.
• Demonstrated experience managing a large volume of tasks.

Pay Band 4

Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Restricted

Salary Information $58,000 - $68,000

Hours per week 40

Review Date 01/05/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact David Price at dprice30@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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