Human Resource Specialist

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

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist manages key HR programs and employment processes for the Harold B. Lee Library, supporting a workforce of more than 600 faculty, staff, and student employees. The position oversees student employment, coordinates staff and faculty recruitment, creates supervisor training, maintains accurate personnel documentation and records, and serves as a primary resource to supervisors and staff employees in applying established University and Library HR policies and practices. Through effective program administration, training, cross-training, and mentoring initiatives, the position strengthens employee development, service continuity, and workforce readiness across the library.

What you'll be doing in this position

Employment

• Oversee student employment (450-500 employees) Educate student supervisors on University and Library student employment policies and regulations, and serve as the library's contact point for student employment issues


• Consult with student supervisors on resolving Library student employment issues in coordination with HR BP


• Oversee and optimize Library student employee orientation and training programs


• Oversee processing of requests related to 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 training to update supervisors on best practices

Facilitate staff employment (100 employees)

• Maintain data accuracy across Workday transactions, including employee status/location updates and supervisory assignments


• Assist in the evaluation and processing of all staff salary changes


• Work with HR BP and Leave & Accommodations manager as staff FMLA questions and situations arise


• Coordinate with supervisors as vacant staff positions are posted and filled, and provide training to 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 (Center of Expertise), and maintain communication with hiring supervisors to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures


• Oversee, optimize, and manage employee cross-training and mentoring programs to develop and build employee succession pathway


• Advise staff employees on compensation policies related to overtime, conference/training attendance, and travel

Maintain and support the complex recruitment process for library faculty positions (50+ employees)

• Advise faculty search committees on procedure and process


• Facilitate applicant review and interview processes for Library faculty positions


• Serve as HR representative on faculty Search Committees


• Assist with Faculty records management


• Create and maintain a list of LDS faculty for recruitment purposes

Administrative

• Hire, train, and supervise 2-4 student employees who support the Library HR Department


• Assist with department budget and financial transactions: purchases, accounting, and transactions required for day-to-day operations


• Maintain and optimize all Library employee records management, including job descriptions, ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance


• Ensure library directories, organizational charts, and library personnel databases are kept up to date


• Plan, coordinate, and execute all department events, including Library Employee Day


• Demonstrate and promote integrity, collegiality, civility, and respect for others


• Meet with individuals and consult on how to address employee issues in their areas


• Proactively identify repeated HR services that can be automated, freeing up time for more personalized service and problem-solving


• Assist HR BP in gathering HR metrics and in the programming of continuous improvement projects

Training and Employee Development

• Remain current with new technologies as they apply to library orientation and training programs


• Attend annual HR conferences as approved by manager


• Participate in professional development oppo