HR Specialist – Library Talent & Training Lead

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to manage key HR programs and employment processes for a workforce of over 600 faculty, staff, and student employees. The role oversees student employment, recruitment, training, documentation, and policy adherence.

The position supports supervisor training, workforce readiness, and cross-training initiatives to strengthen employee development and service continuity within the library.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student employment for 450-500 employees and educate student supervisors on policies and regulations.
• Consult with student supervisors on resolving student employment issues in coordination with HR BP.
• Oversee and optimize Library student employee orientation and training programs.
• Oversee processing of hires, terminations, pay rate changes, etc. for all Library student employees.
• Manage implementation of and adherence to Library-wide student employee policies and work expectations.
• Hold supervisor trainings to update supervisors on best practices.
• Maintain data accuracy across Workday transactions, including employee status/location updates and supervisory assignments.
• Assist in evaluation and processing of staff salary changes.
• Coordinate with supervisors as vacancies are posted and filled; train Hiring Committee members.
• Train supervisors in posting staff positions in Workday and on hiring, training, and retention best practices.
• Function as contact point with COE and maintain communication with hiring supervisors to ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee, optimize, and manage employee cross-training and mentoring programs to develop succession pathways.
• Advise staff on compensation policies related to overtime, training attendance, and travel.
• Advise faculty search committees on procedure and process; facilitate applicant review and interview processes for Library faculty positions.

Tools

Workday

Job description

Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to manage key HR programs and employment processes for a workforce of over 600 faculty, staff, and student employees. The role oversees student employment, recruitment, training, documentation, and policy adherence.

The position supports supervisor training, workforce readiness, and cross-training initiatives to strengthen employee development and service continuity within the library.