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 hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Human Resource Business Partner

Serve as a human resource consultant to campus executives, deans/directors, and line managers for all aspects of human resources. This position develops relationships of trust and formulates partnerships with leadership in assigned areas of responsibility to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of their organization and Brigham Young University.

What you'll do in this position:

• Human resource/business partner:
• Develop relationships of trust and formulate partnerships with executives, deans, directors, line managers, and frontline employees.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and managers of assigned areas and central human resources.
• Provide consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on a variety of human resource related matters.
• Facilitate/negotiate resolution of politically charged issues.
• Human resource customer service:
• Conduct desk audits, influence effective job design, and make recommendations/decisions in job evaluation process.
• Negotiate and set full- and part-time starting and promotional salaries as well as investigating and rectifying, if necessary, salary inequities.
• Facilitate the successful completion of the Annual Salary Review (ASR) by coaching deans and directors with pay for performance philosophy.
• Screen, edit, and post job openings to attract best applicants and meet regulatory requirements.
• Serve on search committees as requested.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's degree and four years of human resources specialist or generalist experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree and five years of human resources specialist or generalist experience.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:

• Experience in one or two HR specialties (Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Compensation, Benefits, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Training, etc.)
• Good judgment and foresight.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees on all levels, including front-line employees, university department heads, assistant vice presidents and Corporation of the President (COP) administrators.
• Experience with consulting, coaching, influencing, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic planning experience.

Preferred:

• Human resource experience.
• Change management experience.
• Working knowledge in multiple human resource disciplines.
• Human resources certification (e.g., Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP))
• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday human resource management systems.
• Job evaluation experience.
• Good understanding of BYU organization, policies, procedures, etc.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus

Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment

Physical Exam Required: N/A
Physical Exam Details: N/A

Desired Start Date: January 2, 2025
Job Close Date: 10/15/2024

Pay Level: 54
Approximate Starting Salary: $79,500 to $103,500 (DOE)

Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1

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

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!