HR Generalist 3 - Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
HR Generalist 3 - Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Hybrid)
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to support HR core/essential work for one or more department requiring senior professional knowledge.
Employees at this level work under minimal supervision, have comprehensive working knowledge, and handle complex issues and problems.
This role reports to Mgr, Department HR with frequent partnership with workforce and department leaders, department HR team, and COEs.
Responsibilities
Interpret, administer, and implement HR Policy/guiding principles
Administer HR Policy administration and support
Lead talent acquisition standard recruiting including screening, interviewing, and consulting
Coach leadership regarding compensation decisions
Coach leadership regarding performance management
Facilitate performance management calibration amongst leadership
Lead workforce relations efforts and resolve disputes
Lead benefit and compensation analysis, proposals, approval requests, and merit increases processes
Resolve compensation and benefit issues
Administer promotion and in-line adjustment review and approval processes
Administer and support reduction in force (RIF) efforts
Manage labor relations (unionized workforce)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
4 years industry-related experience
Comprehensive working knowledge of HR operations
Familiarity of best practices of HR functions
Key skills and core competencies include the ability to
Build relationships
Consult with business leaders
Deliver excellent customer service
Problem solve and provide effective solutions
Coach and develop employees
Facilitate organizational change
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through influence and compromise
Resolve employee relations issues
Collaborate and work effectively in a team
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for extended periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment.
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Job Identification 373415
Job Category HR - Human Resources
Posting Date 02/25/2026, 06:33 PM
Locations 50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (Hybrid)
Apply Before 03/13/2026, 06:00 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Regular or Temporary Regular
Worker Type Employee
Number of Openings 1
Worthiness Qualification Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
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