Human Resources Assistant
Commonwealth of Virginia
City, VA · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Title: Human Resources Assistant
State Role Title: Human Resources Assistant
Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000, Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations within the HR department, while serving as the first point of contact for employees. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy assisting others, and have a passion for HR, we encourage you to apply! Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist employees and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner. • Direct individuals to the appropriate HR staff. • Facilitate the offboarding process for separating employees. • Maintain accurate and compliant personnel records. • Process HR-related requests such as employment verifications and complete PSLF forms. • Assist with HR projects and events as needed. • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in office support functions that include: records management, scheduling, document preparation, offboarding, and HR transactions. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS systems. • Customer service-oriented with a friendly and professional demeanor.
Additional Considerations
• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in HR or a related field is a plus. • 1-2 years of experience in HR or a related field.
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 8047-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.