How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required and must be submitted in that order as part of a single, electronic document that you upload into our applicant management system. The cover letter should:(1) specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position; (2) outline your experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Work for the largest college at the University of Michigan: The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts! Due to a promotion, we're looking for a successful HR professional to join us. In partnership with chief administrators and administrative managers, this job helps achieve LSA and UM strategic goals through contemporary HR practices. With over 75 departments and programs and 100 degree programs, you'll help LSA remain among the preeminent liberal arts colleges in the world. With a broad array of activity happening in the college every day, we have a lot to offer to match your interests. Learn about LSA at https://lsa.umich.edu/ and LSA HR at http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources.html.

Part of the value the university offers involves the physical experience on our historic campus: our classrooms, our labs, our museums, Nichols Arboretum, Michigan Stadium, and many inviting locations across Ann Arbor. To help maintain this vibrant experience and recognize the diverse needs of our staff, a hybrid work arrangement is available. When on-site, you can work from a private office at our 555 South Forest site in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

To encourage a larger and more diverse applicant pool, we may fill this position at the lead or senior level.  A decision about the level of the position that we will offer to the final candidate will be made using feedback from our interviewers and candidate evaluations.  High level differences between the levels appear below and candidates with potential to grow into a lead role are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time away from work (for example, exempt employees accrue two days of vacation per month up to 48 days total, university-provided, paid season days off at year-end) plus family leave and other leave options
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
• Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and other insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition support, including the opportunity to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost to you
• Meeting-free days and communication norms that promote your ability to "unplug" from work each day
• Access to a variety of deals, discounts, and attractions; see the Uniquely Michigan website for more info.

Responsibilities*

Reporting to the LSA HR Director, function as an HR expert and strategic partner for managers and department staff; maintain positive and productive relationships with our partners.  Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Develop understanding of assigned departments' goals,staff, and culture
• Provide comprehensive HR consultation and strategies that promote achievement of department and college goals while helping colleagues grow in their careers in LSA
• Collaborate with peers in LSA HR, other dean's office areas, University HR, and other areas of expertise to develop creative and comprehensive HR solutions
• As a representative of LSA HR, make meaningful contributions to university and LSA project teams
• Coach supervisors and nonsupervisory employees on strategies for maintaining positive employee relations and resolving conflicts
• Advise hiring managers about strategies for recruiting and selecting quality talent
• Partner with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion colleagues to sustain a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Advise managers about competitive total compensation practices and non-financial recognition
• Facilitate positive management of organizational changes; help build peoples’ capability for navigating transitions
• Create, deliver, and evaluate impact of training and other educational sessions that facilitate employee and management development
• Develop and present a variety of data that can positively affect employee or college-wide performance
• At the senior level, the position does not include supervisory responsibilities and incumbents commonly perform the same work as peers.  At the lead level, this position has the potential to take on administrative supervisory responsibilities

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For a senior level role, at least five(5) years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience with broad knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, compensation, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.  For a lead level role, more than eight (8) years or progressively responsible HR generalist experience.

Substantial experience interpreting and implementing HR policies and practices as well as state and federal employment laws.

Demonstrated success in contributing to and supporting an environment focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Effective at managing time, assignments, and projects, including regular follow-up to keep stakeholders informed about progress.

Statistical skills; ability to develop and present HR data, including recommending different options or solutions. 

Proficiency with office productivity software (such as Google Workspace, MS Office) and software used for extracting data from enterprise resource planning systems.   At the senior level, can use existing data sets and queries.  At the lead level, can create moderately complex custom queries and data without assistance.  

Results orientation; biased toward action.

At the lead level, sustained, successful experience as a supervisor or related, ongoing experience leading teams of two or more people (for example, daily coordination of team work, monitoring progress, and providing technical guidance on complex issues.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position will be:

    Senior Level position:  $69,000 - $86,000
    Lead Level position:  $81,500 - $102,000

A higher salary may be possible for well-qualified candidates.

As one of the world’s great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA’s Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.