Human Resources Specialist

Title: Human Resources Specialist

Application Review Date: 06/19/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Human Resources Specialist supports the daily operations of the Human Resources department by assisting with compliance, HR processing, reporting, data reconciliation, and administrative functions. This position helps ensure HR procedures align with institutional, state, and federal regulations while supporting efficient and accurate HR operations.

The specialist assists with compliance reviews and audits, HRIS testing and upgrades, personnel processing, onboarding activities, and reconciliation of HR and payroll-related data. The position also serves as a resource for employees and departments regarding HR policies, procedures, and system processes, including Banner HR, EPAFs, and onboarding systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

•Progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, payroll, benefits administration, employment processing, human resources operations, or related business operations.
•Experience processing employment actions such as new hires, job changes, compensation transactions, and personnel changes in accordance with established deadlines.
•Experience auditing human resources, payroll or closely related records, transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
•Experience generating, analyzing, validating, and reconciling reports using databases, spreadsheets, or reporting tools.
•Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance requirements, and human resources policies and procedures.
•Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and a high degree of accuracy.
•Strong analytical skills.
•Experience providing guidance to employees, supervisors, and departments regarding human resources procedures and processes.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliation, data validation, formula development, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience in a higher education or public sector setting.
•Knowledge of state-specific HR systems and processes (e.g., DHRM, CIPPS).
•Experience supporting or conducting system testing for HR/payroll systems.
•Understanding of adjunct, overload, and faculty compensation practices.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Employee Classification: Human Resource Analyst I

Department: Human Resources

Salary: $44,192 - $48,000

Department Contact Name: Carmella Carter

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5008

Department Contact Email: hr@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.