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.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
**The last day to submit an application for this position is May 28, 2026,by 11:59pm MST. **
Manager, CE HR Operations Center,
Continuing Education at BYU plays a vital role in expanding educational access and supporting lifelong learning. The Manager, CE HR Operations Center leads the execution and continuous improvement of HR operational services that support faculty, staff, and programs across Continuing Education. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and scalable HR processes related to hiring, onboarding, payroll, HR systems administration, and employee records. Working closely with the CE HR Business Partner, this position translates HR strategy into effective operational execution while providing leadership to HR staff responsible for service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative HR leader who enjoys improving processes, supporting teams, and making a meaningful impact within BYU’s mission-driven environment.
What you’ll do in this position:
• Lead HR operational services for Continuing Education, including hiring, onboarding, payroll processing, and HR transactions.
• Ensure HR processes are timely, accurate, compliant, and effectively documented.
• Oversee employment contracts, templates, and employment application reviews to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor HR activities for compliance risks and coordinate with leadership, legal counsel, and BYU HR on employee relations matters.
• Administer HR systems, maintain data integrity, and develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Supervise and develop HR operations staff while identifying and implementing process improvements.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong operational and process management skills.
• Knowledge of HR systems and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage organizational change and handle multiple high-priority situations.
Preferred
• 7–10 years of HR experience.
• HR certification.
• Understanding of Continuing Education programs, services, and hiring processes.
• Experience supervising HR operations teams.
• Experience developing HR reports, dashboards, and process improvements.
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%.
• 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 and dental benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness program.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and many BYU events.
Pay Grade: 53
Typical Starting Pay: $73,000 - $95,000
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
**If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day*
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
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!
