University of Utah Health Research · 11 hours ago
People Operations Assistant - Work Study
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hrUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking a People Operations Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle. This role involves providing administrative and operational support across key people operation functions, including job requisitions, pre-boarding activities, and leave of absence tracking.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist hiring managers with creating job requisitions and processing them for signatures and approval
Works with Health Academic HR Representatives to get job requisitions posted in the university’s applicant tracking system (ATS)
Ensure job postings are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards
Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks, document collection, and onboarding schedules
Communicate with new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the organization
Help track and document employee leaves of absence in accordance with university and department policies and applicable laws
Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave status and return-to-work procedures
Support offboarding processes including final documentation, and system access removal
Maintain accurate records of separations and ensure compliance with internal procedures
Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of employee information
Assist with HR-related projects such as audits, process improvements, and compliance initiatives
Generate reports and dashboards as needed to support workforce planning and decision-making
Respond to internal inquiries related to people operations processes and policies
Provide backup support to other people operations team members as needed
Qualification
Required
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)
Requires little to no related experience
Preferred
This position is a Federal Work Study Position available to current University of Utah Students who have applied and been offered Federal Work-Study ( FWS ) as part of your free application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA )
Benefits
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).
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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