HR Assistant Jobs in Virginia

A HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry by providing support to HR professionals in completing administrative tasks related to the hiring, onboarding, benefit administration and employee records maintenance processes. They often act as the liaison between HR management and employees, providing information and help with HR-related issues. HR Assistants also handle tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR databases, and assisting with recruitment and staffing logistics. They may also assist in payroll preparation and manage employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Essential skills for a HR Assistant include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should be detail-oriented, have good time-management skills, and be proficient with MS Office Suite and HR software, like HRIS or HRMS. Although not always required, a HR Certification, such as aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources), can be beneficial for career advancement. Before becoming a HR Assistant, a person may hold roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Recruitment Coordinator.

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HR Assistant (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Location: George Mason University We are hiring immediately for a full-time HR ASSISTANT position. Address : George Mason University - 4353 Chesapeake River Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030....

In Person Full Time

Federal Personnel Assistant (Army experience a plus)

  • Infinisource Consulting Solutions
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 15 hours ago

We Are ICS - Your Provider in Innovation, Collaboration, and Solutions! ICS is a trusted and leading provider of Professional Support Services, Information Technology, Logistics and Warehouse...

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HR Assistant PT

  • County of Culpeper
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative and clerical duties for the Human Resources department during departmental and organizational change. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains...

In Person Part Time

Summer Human Resources Assistant

  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Dulles, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Summer Human Resources Assistant Job Location: Dulles-USA-20166 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $20.00 - 25.00 per hour About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Banker Steel Company
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications: Proven experience as an HR Assistant, staff assistant, or relevant human resources/administrative position....

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MHSS Employment Assistant (Job Coach) - part-time/PRN

  • Chesterfield County
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are : Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County....

In Person Part Time

Human Resource Assistant - Wage

  • State of Virginia
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 4 days ago

The HR Assistant will respond to routine inquiries related to policies, benefits, and hiring processes, and assist with clerical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of HR services...

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Human Resource Assistant

  • State of Virginia
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Title: Human Resource Assistant State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III Hiring Range: $20.60 - $24.38 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: VDH-Central Office Agency...

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HR Assistant

  • George Mason University Careers
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 days ago

The HR Assistant serves as a cross functional supporting member of the UL HR Services team....

Hybrid

HR Assistant

  • Sodexo
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

HR Assistant Location: MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - 94743001 Workdays/shifts : WEEKDAYS ONLY - Specific Shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process....

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HR Assistant

  • YRCI
  • Reston, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 8 days ago

YRCI is seeking a full-time Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support our Human Resources Remote Operations Center (HRROC), located in Reston, VA....

Remote

Human Resources Technician (re-ad 26-00705)

  • Chesterfield County
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 9 days ago

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Answering routine HR questions; Timely and accurately entering personnel actions in the human resources information system (HRIS) Workday; Retrieving...

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Technician - Human Resources - HR Records

  • Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 12 days ago

Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure accuracy; Compares documentation to entered data to ensure accuracy and corrects any errors as needed Tracks data entries for audit and compliance purposes...

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Human Resource Assistant: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00337

  • State of Virginia
  • Goochland, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Goochland, VA
  • 12 days ago

Proven experience as an HR Assistant, Staff Assistant, or relevant human resources/administrative position....

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Human Resources Administrative Assistant

  • State of Virginia
  • Lexington, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, VA
  • 12 days ago

Title: Human Resources Administrative Assistant State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II Hiring Range: Pay Band 2 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Virginia Military Institute Location: VMI HUMAN RESOURCES...

In Person

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for HR Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.6%
Master's Degree
21.4%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
High School or GED
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Assistants in Virginia
1-2 years
34.0%
Less than 1 year
30.9%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
5.5%
6-8 years
2.7%
10+ years
1.4%



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