University of Utah
HR Assistants
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$21
per Hour
💻
Human Resources
🗓️
March 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring HR Assistants to provide support and assistance to campus departments with a strong focus on hiring and onboarding processes. The role involves managing day-to-day human resources operations, including job postings, compliance, and employee onboarding, while collaborating with departments to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
Highlights
- Support University campus departments with human resources needs, focusing on hiring and onboarding.
- Manage job postings, I-9s, personnel updates, and hiring processes using PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, and MS Outlook.
- Review, approve, and process hiring-related requests and ensure compliance with internal policies and federal/state laws.
- Participate in training delivery and team projects as needed.
- Required software: PeopleAdmin (applicant tracking system), PeopleSoft (HR information system), and MS Outlook.
- Compensation: $21 per hour.
- Qualifications include bachelor’s degree plus 2 years related experience or a master’s degree; higher education can substitute for work experience at a 1:1 ratio.
- Preference given to candidates with PHR or SHRM certification.
- Full-time position with a 40-hour workweek, working primarily on campus with hybrid work option once a week on Mondays.
- Reports to University Human Resource Management department supporting campus-wide managers and staff.
HR Assistants Full Description
HR Assistants
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 03/27/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44586B
Job Title | HR Assistants
Working Title | HR Assistant
Career Progression Track | S00
Track Level | S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid working in our Downtown SLC office a minimum of once a week on Mondays
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $21
Close Date | 04/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 04/08/2026
Job Summary
Opportunity for a strong multitasker with excellent customer service and computer skills to join the University of Utah Human Resource Management team. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to University campus departments with a strong focus on hiring and onboarding.
Take your Human Resources experience to the next level and make a tangible impact in the University Campus departments you support! Join us at University of Utah Human Resource Management where we are leading the way in increasing customer service, efficiency, and managers’ capacity to manage departments across campus.
While this position is intended to work on campus, it also has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu.
Responsibilities | Provides assigned University campus departments with support for their human resources needs. This includes a high volume of basic technical support and issue resolution, working extensively with PeopleAdmin (applicant tracking system), PeopleSoft (HR information system), and MS Outlook (e-mail). Support is primarily related to job postings, I-9s, electronic personnel update forms, and hiring processes.
This position functions under broad supervision and exercises latitude to make decisions regarding day-to-day operations in resolving sensitive and confidential issues professionally. Daily activities include:
Reviews, approves, and processes department hiring-related requests. Collaborates with co-workers daily in responding to customer needs. Assists departments in compliance with internal policies and Federal/State laws related to employment. Reviews and edits job postings. May participate in the delivery of training. Participates in team projects as needed.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Job Code: S21061
Grade: S12
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
HR Assistant, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
Preferences | PHR or SHRM certification
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Requisition Number | PRN44586B
Job Title | HR Assistants
Working Title | HR Assistant
Career Progression Track | S00
Track Level | S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid working in our Downtown SLC office a minimum of once a week on Mondays
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $21
Close Date | 04/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 04/08/2026
Job Summary
Opportunity for a strong multitasker with excellent customer service and computer skills to join the University of Utah Human Resource Management team. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to University campus departments with a strong focus on hiring and onboarding.
Take your Human Resources experience to the next level and make a tangible impact in the University Campus departments you support! Join us at University of Utah Human Resource Management where we are leading the way in increasing customer service, efficiency, and managers’ capacity to manage departments across campus.
While this position is intended to work on campus, it also has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu.
Responsibilities | Provides assigned University campus departments with support for their human resources needs. This includes a high volume of basic technical support and issue resolution, working extensively with PeopleAdmin (applicant tracking system), PeopleSoft (HR information system), and MS Outlook (e-mail). Support is primarily related to job postings, I-9s, electronic personnel update forms, and hiring processes.
This position functions under broad supervision and exercises latitude to make decisions regarding day-to-day operations in resolving sensitive and confidential issues professionally. Daily activities include:
Reviews, approves, and processes department hiring-related requests. Collaborates with co-workers daily in responding to customer needs. Assists departments in compliance with internal policies and Federal/State laws related to employment. Reviews and edits job postings. May participate in the delivery of training. Participates in team projects as needed.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Job Code: S21061
Grade: S12
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
HR Assistant, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
Preferences | PHR or SHRM certification
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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