About the role#
The HR Assistant role provides hands-on experience in a professional, faith-based environment. You will support the Human Resources team at the BYU-Pathway Worldwide headquarters while gaining practical skills in recruitment, onboarding, and business operations. This position is designed for students seeking to build a career in Human Resources, talent acquisition, or people leadership.
What you'll do#
- Support recruiting and hiring activities, including applicant communication, interview scheduling, and hiring processes.
- Assist with onboarding and employee transitions to help create a positive employee experience.
- Respond to employee and applicant questions in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner.
- Review and maintain HR records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Handle confidential employee information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Assist with special projects, events, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support HR team goals through collaboration and reliable execution of assigned work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at a Church Educational System institution (BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Ensign College, or BYU-Pathway Worldwide).
- Residency in Utah.
- Availability to work up to 20 hours per week during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
- A customer-service mindset with a genuine desire to help others.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Previous customer service, administrative, or office experience is preferred.
- Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, or business systems is preferred.
- Bilingual language skills are a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The role is hybrid, requiring 2-4 days of in-office work per week (Monday through Thursday).
- This is a part-time, paid student position.
About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It employs over 33,000 people to support its global operations in religion, humanitarian aid, and social services. The organization maintains facilities and develops technology to share its message and support church members. Employees work in various fields including finance, accounting, skilled trades, and licensed counseling.
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