About this role
The HR Assistant supports a variety of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee support, data management, and process improvement initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience and opportunities to build valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, customer service, and business operations.
This position offers more than a typical student job. You'll gain practical, resume-building experience while contributing to projects that support employees throughout their employment journey and learning directly from experienced HR professionals.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a positive employee experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Important Note:
This position is based at the BYU-Pathway Worldwide headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. By applying, you confirm that you are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, reside in Utah and are able to work onsite 2–4 days per week.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at a Church Educational System institution (BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Ensign College, or BYU-Pathway Worldwide).
- Reside in Utah.
- Available to work up to 20 hours per week during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), including 2-4 in-office days per week (Monday through Thursday).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and general computer systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
Required Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
- Customer-service mindset with a genuine desire to help others.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in a career in Human Resources, talent acquisition, employee experience, or people leadership.
- Previous customer service, administrative, office, or other professional work experience.
- Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, or business systems.
- Bilingual language skills.
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