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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 ActionPU Pos DescrPU Job     CardPU Offer CardForm
Competitive (Internal and External)DeptDeptDeptN/A
Conversion (Staff to/from Faculty) *DeptDeptDeptN/A
Non-Competitive (Voluntary Transfer, Internal Promotion, Staff Role Change, Change of Duties, Reassignment, Reclassification)DeptDeptDeptN/A
Search ExemptionDeptDeptDeptN/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 changesDeptDiv 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 TransferDiv 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.