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VCU Libraries SML, General Administration, Human resources, Library Services, Full-Time (Salaried), Closing at: Jun 9 2026 - 23:55 EDT, Virginia Commonwealth University

Advertising Summary:

Unit: VCU Libraries MBU

Department: University Libraries

Department Summary: VCU Libraries supports learning, research, and creativity across Virginia Commonwealth University. With locations at James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, we help students, faculty, and staff access the information, spaces, and services they need to succeed. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and service, creating an environment where ideas thrive and learning flourishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The HR Coordinator supports the daily human resources operations of VCU Libraries by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, employee services, payroll administration, and HR compliance activities. Serving as an essential member of the HR team, this position provides operation and customer focused support to faculty, staff, student employees, and supervisors across a dynamic academic environment.

This role is responsible for processing HR transactions, maintaining confidential employee records, supporting leave and payroll administration, and assisting with HR systems and reporting functions. The HR Coordinator also contributes to process improvement initiatives, training coordination, and special projects while ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative and service oriented environment.

We are looking for someone who possesses the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Experience supporting human resources operations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee services, or related administrative functions.

Knowledge of federal, state, and university employment, compensation, payroll, and benefits laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to process confidential employee records and HR transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, and benefits programs.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience providing excellent customer service while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace applications, and DocuSign.

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from varied backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in higher education, academic, healthcare, or public-sector human resources environments.

Experience utilizing HR systems such as Banner, Talent@VCU, HireRight, Realtime, and ImageNow/Perceptive Content.

Experience processing ePAFs, payroll adjustments, onboarding documentation, and employee personnel transactions.

Knowledge of FMLA, leave administration, payroll processing, and employment eligibility verification procedures.

HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related credential.

Salary Range: $46,600 - $50,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hours per Week: 40

Contact Information: Contact Name: Laura Nelson Contact Email: nelsonl6@vcu.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer