About Office of Research and Innovation Human Resources
The Office of Research and Innovation Human Resources is committed to supporting employees and leaders by facilitating recruitment, retention, and career development engagement by incorporating best practices while ensuring compliance with university policies, and state and federal regulations.
The team within the Office for Research and Innovation serves as a strategic partner to Virginia Tech’s Division of Human Resources (HR), providing dedicated support to the employees, management, and departments across Research and Innovation at the senior management level.
The team specialize in HR services for research faculty and departments university-wide, ensuring seamless collaboration with university administrative offices, including deans and vice presidents, academic departments, the Division of Human Resources, the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education, the Provost Office, and the Office of Global Strategic Services, among others.
The team’s expertise covers key HR functions, including:
Organizational Advancement
Driving growth and development within and across teams
Strategic Planning and Coordination
Aligning HR strategies with institutional goals
Human Resource Management and Consultation
Providing expert guidance on HR matters
Workforce Planning
Optimizing workforce capabilities to align with organizational goals and future growth.
Compensation and Classification
Ensuring equitable and competitive pay strategics by optimizing job structures, aligning compensation with organizational objectives, and ensuring compliance with university and regulatory entities
Performance Management
Supporting professional growth and accountability
Employee Relations
Fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Rewards and Recognition
Recognizing achievements and contributions
Human Resources is committed to supporting employees and leaders by facilitating recruitment, retention and career development engagement by incorporating best practices while ensuring compliance with university policies, and state and federal regulations.