How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

What You'll Do

As IOE's Human Resource Generalist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of policies and procedures covering most areas of human resources. You will work closely with the Department Administrator, the Research Administration team, and the Executive Assistant on HR processes and transactions, immigration processes, faculty casebooks, and other HR-related tasks. The HR Generalist reports directly to the Department Administrator.

In this role, you will

• Develop and implement HR policies and resources in collaboration with Department Administrator.
• Manage completion of casebooks for faculty tenure and promotion, reappointment, and lecturer reviews.
• Assist with evaluating applications and candidates for staff positions.
• Post new job positions and process all non-student HR appointments, including staff, faculty, lecturer, research fellows, and non-student temporary employees.
• Process a variety of PAR transactions, including appointment changes, leaves, terminations, additional pay, and other job changes.
• Initiate all immigration processes for visitors, research fellows and faculty hires.
• Manage timekeeping for all staff and non-student temps.
• Manage the annual faculty activity report process.
• Support Department's award and recognition processes.
• Manage other projects as assigned by the Department Administrator.
   

Who We Are

Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years working in a human resources or related area, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience with best practices for inclusive hiring.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, FERPA, and other HR policies
• Experience working with faculty affairs (promotion/tenure, appointments, casebooks, etc.)
• Experience working with MPathways systems, Business Objects, PeoplePay, and SmartPath
• Knowledge of University of Michigan's policies and procedures
• Society of Human Resources Management Certification

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.