Employee Experience HR Associate

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Experience HR Associate serves as an initial point of contact for day-to-day HR inquiries and transactional functions across benefits, compensation, leave administration, employee relations, and compliance. The role responds to incoming requests promptly and escalates complex issues to the Employee Experience Associate II, a manager, or the appropriate HR business partner. The associate collaborates with Employee Experience colleagues to share knowledge, provide training, and support coverage within a shared services model. The position also coordinates and documents HR-related tasks, supports new-hire data processing and onboarding in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, assists with in-person I-9 processes, contributes to projects as needed, and handles sensitive and confidential information in accordance with department standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail to provide prompt and accurate information.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess and prioritize competing requests or needs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries and perform transactional functions across benefits, compensation, leave administration, employee relations, and compliance.
• Provide timely responses to incoming requests and escalate complex issues to the Employee Experience Associate II, a manager, or the appropriate HR business partner.
• Collaborate with Employee Experience team members to share knowledge, provide training, and support coverage within the shared services model.
• Coordinate, document, and complete steps for HR-related tasks, including court orders, employment verification, Department of Workforce Services requests, and benefits document processing.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on new-hire data processing and onboarding needs.
• Assist with in-person I-9 processes.
• Collaborate on projects as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information according to department standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree