HR Assistant BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Part-Time, Student Employee)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, effective communication, and reliable execution of assigned work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed