Job Description
At Virginia Tech we prioritize excellence in our HR operations and understand the critical role technology and process improvement play in driving organizational success. The HRIT Systems Administrator will work closely with other team members, the expanded HRIT support team, support teams for other centrally managed systems, business process owners, HR leadership, external representatives of system vendors and other resources as needed. The HRIT Systems Administrator will support the human resource operations reporting requirements by creating, reviewing, and modifying/decommissioning reports, work with team members and other stakeholders to assist with resolution of systems related issues and identifying/implementing controls to mitigate potential issues. This position will be responsible for reviewing/initiating/terminating systems access, conducting periodic access audits, troubleshooting system functionality issues, identifying and executing process improvements by leveraging increased utilization of system functionality and technology, and develop and maintain system related documentation and training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology or related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
- System administration/support experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SQL.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate processes, identify and implement solutions to aid in processing data efficiently and accurately, in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
- Experience organizing, planning, and prioritizing work while managing multiple tasks simultaneously with successful outcomes within deadlines.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensure data integrity and create reports to assist with data analysis and error mitigation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrative ability to work with and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state regulations, university policies and the ability to communicate the requirements as applicable to ensure compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a business intelligence and other reporting tools.
- Familiarity with HCM systems and related data.
- Knowledge of database/system functionality, and experience analyzing data to identify trends and errors.
- Experience with system access requirements and audits.
- Experience developing and maintaining system related documentation.
- Experience working in a state agency or a university setting.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $56,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
September 26, 2025
Additional Information
This position may be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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