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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an HR Assistant to support recruiting, onboarding, employee support, data management, and process improvements. This role offers hands‑on experience and a chance to develop communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills in a mission‑driven environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, dependable, eager to learn, and able to work onsite 2–4 days per week, with up to 20 hours weekly during

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a Church Educational System institution and reside in Utah.
• Available to work up to 20 hours per week during business hours.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and hiring activities, including applicant communication and interview scheduling.
• Assist with onboarding and employee transitions to create a positive experience.
• Respond to employee and applicant questions promptly and professionally.
• Review and maintain HR records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Assist with special projects, events, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR team to meet goals through reliable execution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Customer service mindset

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

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.

Expected Outcomes

• Complete assigned tasks and projects accurately, timely, and with attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate and organized HR records and documentation.
• Provide positive, responsive support to employees, managers, and applicants.
• Effectively support recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and dependable team environment.
• Demonstrate continuous growth in HR knowledge, professional skills, and independent problem‑solving.

Qualifications

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.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.