Director of Human Resources - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Job DescriptionThe Director of Human Resources reports to and partners closely with the Vice President of Administration and senior leaders to shape and execute HR strategies that support BYU-Pathway’s mission, strategic initiatives, objectives and global growth. This role serves as a senior HR leader responsible for end-to-end HR execution, translating organizational priorities into scalable talent, culture, and workforce solutions across a diverse, international environment. The director is responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance issues for BYU-Pathway, and partners with legal counsel to meet requirements, including compliance and labor related matters. The Director of Human Resources represents BYU-Pathway with the Church’s HR Department (HRD), multiple Church entities, and within the CES-HR community. The Director of Human Resources oversees an HR team of three HR Managers who serve as business partners to the organization, as well as two HR Generalists and several student employees.Work EnvironmentHybrid schedule (2–3 days in office; additional time as needed)Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Occasional evenings and weekends for global coordinationPeriodic domestic and international travel requiredResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership:Lead and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with institutional mission and growth objectivesOversee enterprise HR systems and infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making and global workforce managementDirect talent strategies that strengthen recruitment, development, retention, and leadership pipelinesEstablish and govern compensation and total rewards strategies aligned with market competitiveness and institutional valuesProvide workforce analytics and insights to guide executive decision-making and organizational designCompliance, Risk & Policy GovernanceEnsure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws and regulationsPartner with legal counsel, Church HRD, and external experts on complex employee relations and compliance mattersDevelop and govern HR policies to ensure consistency, scalability, and risk mitigation across a global workforceExecutive Partnership & Employee RelationsServe as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce challenges and organizational effectivenessEstablish frameworks for performance management and employee relations that ensure fairness and consistencyCoach and support leaders to strengthen accountability, engagement, and employee experienceWorkforce Planning & Financial StewardshipOversee workforce planning and organizational design aligned with approved headcount and institutional prioritiesGovern compensation actions to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with performanceLead HR’s role in budgeting and forecasting, providing strategic workforce and compensation insightsEcclesiastical AlignmentOversee the ecclesiastical clearance process in coordination with the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (ECO)Provide reporting and guidance to support employment decisions and uphold institutional standardsPartner with senior leadership on sensitive clearance matters with discretion and consistencyHR Team & Organizational LeadershipLead, develop, and align HR team members to operate as strategic business partners Establish clear service delivery models, priorities, and performance expectations Represent BYU-Pathway in CES-HR, Church HRD, and related governance forumsServe on committees and carry out assignments from those committees:Budget Committee. CES-HR Committee.Church HR Director Committee DMBA’s Employer Advisory Committee. Other Committees as assigned. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field required.Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field preferredHR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) or progress toward certification. Experience To Be Successful15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing strategic responsibility10+ years of experience leading and developing HR teams in a complex organizationSkills To Be SuccessfulProven ability to lead and scale HR functions in global, high-growth environmentsStrong executive partnership and influence skillsAbility to build trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholdersExceptional communication and leadership presenceDeep expertise across HR disciplines, including talent, compensation, and HR systemsExperience in workforce planning, budgeting, and policy developmentKnowledge of total rewards, including benefits and retirement programsStrong data, systems, and analytics capability to support decision-makingAbout UsChurch 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.