HR Assistant BYU-Pathway Worldwide

DisruptAZ; Utah; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks an HR Assistant to gain real-world experience while supporting HR functions for over 80,000 students worldwide. This part-time role is ideal for a motivated student looking to enhance their skills in a faith-based, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BYU, BYU-Idaho, or similar.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Available to work up to 20 hours/week with 2–4 in-office days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of student employees and interns.
• Facilitate new hire training and maintain HRIS records.
• Support compliance efforts and work on special HR projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Enrollment at a Church Educational System institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR platforms (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Gain Real-World HR Experience While Making a Difference

Are you interested in human resources, recruiting, or people operations? Do you enjoy creating order, improving systems, and supporting people in meaningful ways? Join the BYU-Pathway Worldwide Human Resources team as an HR Assistant, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while helping support more than 80,000 students around the world.

This part-time role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented student looking to grow their HR skillset in a professional, faith-based work environment. You’ll help drive key HR functions—like recruitment, onboarding, and process improvement—while receiving mentorship and development opportunities. Exceptional performance may lead to continued employment or a full-time internship in the future.

Why This Role Matters

BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to spiritually based, affordable higher education in more than 190 countries. As a member of the HR team, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that our employees—and the students they serve—have the support and systems needed to succeed.

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 or Idaho, and are able to work onsite 2–4 days per week.

Description

Gain Real-World HR Experience While Making a Difference

Are you interested in human resources, recruiting, or people operations? Do you enjoy creating order, improving systems, and supporting people in meaningful ways? Join the BYU-Pathway Worldwide Human Resources team as an HR Assistant, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while helping support more than 80,000 students around the world.

This part-time role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented student looking to grow their HR skillset in a professional, faith-based work environment. You’ll help drive key HR functions—like recruitment, onboarding, and process improvement—while receiving mentorship and development opportunities. Exceptional performance may lead to continued employment or a full-time internship in the future.

Why This Role Matters

BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to spiritually based, affordable higher education in more than 190 countries. As a member of the HR team, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that our employees—and the students they serve—have the support and systems needed to succeed.

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 or Idaho, and are able to work onsite 2–4 days per week.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and support the recruitment and onboarding of student employees and interns.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and training.
• Help improve HR processes, policies, and documentation.
• Conduct Student Employment Enrollment Verification each semester.
• Maintain HRIS records (AtWork and Workday) and track employee data.
• Support compliance efforts and audit documentation such as I-9 forms.
• Work on special HR projects and grow into responsibilities that match your interests and strengths.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Must currently be enrolled at a Church Educational System institution (BYU, BYU–Idaho, Ensign College, BYU–Hawaii, or BYU-Pathway Worldwide).
• Must reside in Utah or Idaho.
• Available to work up to 20 hours/week during business hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), with 2–4 in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in pursuing a career in HR, talent acquisition, or people management.
• Previous office, HR, or administrative experience (a plus, but not required).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn HR platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Professional attitude and ability to work with sensitive information.