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Quick Reference: How to start an HR transaction

Refer to the table below for information how to complete common HR employee transactions. Many transactions can be completed in the PageUp ("PU" in table below) applicant tracking system. The P3A is also a commonly used transaction form as detailed below. Visit the HR Forms site for more HR forms.

Types of Action PU Pos Descr PU Job     Card PU Offer Card Form
Competitive (Internal and External) Dept Dept Dept N/A
Conversion (Staff to/from Faculty) * Dept Dept Dept N/A
Non-Competitive (Voluntary Transfer, Internal Promotion, Staff Role Change, Change of Duties, Reassignment, Reclassification) Dept Dept Dept N/A
Search Exemption Dept Dept Dept N/A
Administrative Stipend (Staff/Faculty)       P3A
Change in Appointment (Same Position Number) Dept     P3A
Cost of Living Adjustment (Staff/Faculty)       P3A
Discipline, Performance, or Demotion pay changes Dept Div of HR
(if new position) 
Div of HR
(if new position) 
P3A
In-Band Adjustment       P3A
Individual Salary Adjument (Staff/Faculty)       P3A
Mobile Communication Allowance **       P3A
One-time Bonus       P3A
Organizational Transfer Div of HR     P3A
Return from Leave       P4B
Temporary Pay (Staff/Faculty)       P3A

* This process cannot be used for classified to university staff conversion.
** Additional form required for Mobile Communications Allowance actions.