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Manager of Staff Human Resources

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your:

• Specific interest in this position

• Skills and experience which directly relate to this position, and;

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Note: In order for the career portal system to accept the cover letter, please include this as the first page of your resume document, so that you are submitting only ONE combined document. This combined document will be reviewed to assess how you meet the stated qualifications, including your written communication skills.

Summary

TheSchool of Kinesiology (http://www.kines.umich.edu/) is the fourth-largest undergraduate admitting school at the University of Michigan, with approximately 1000 undergraduate students and 140 graduate students across our four programs of Applied Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Movement Science, and Sport Management.

We are excited to invite a senior-level HR Generalist to join our expanding team of HR professionals supporting the school. In this collaborative role, we will count on you to act as our primary touchpoint for all HR-related inquiries from our staff, ensuring that we all have a clear understanding of policies, practices, and programs. We're committed to providing prompt, efficient, and professional responses to every request, maintaining a welcoming and positive atmosphere.

You will work closely with the leadership at the School of Kinesiology, where you will offer consultation and advice on HR matters concerning our staff. You'll help manage the HR processes and activities that support our staff.

This new position is also an opportunity for us to develop and enhance training programs that educate our staff and faculty about HR policies and procedures, helping us all to grow our knowledge and capabilities. You will report to the Director of Human Resources, positioning you as an HR expert and strategic partner for our managers and department staff.

There is potential for this role to be hybrid, with on-site expectations 3 days a week in Ann Arbor, MI. For a full job description, see link here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:50b0f9a2-1a96-3c9b-896b-37e88bf3946a) .

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan 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 off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Maternity and parental leave

• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities*

• Lead the staff recruitment, search, and hiring process

• Develop a staff onboarding training program

• Consult with managers and supervisors regarding performance concerns and help implement development plans, corrective actions

• Support requests to review reclassification, equity requests, and recommend salary ranges

• Ensure accurate and timely HRMS transactions for staff

• Provide guidance for staff HR services for the school

• Advise supervisors on hiring practices, staff performance expectations, and evaluations

• Recommend new approaches to improve efficiency, service, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

• Develop and implement the school's training and development strategy

• Develop and present programs on HR guidelines, policies, and professional development opportunities

• Support the performance evaluation process and track program effectiveness

• Lead a professional development committee to enhance training and support the school'sCore Values (https://www.kines.umich.edu/about/mission-values-leadership)

• Provide back-up support to the Director of HR and other SoK-HR team members

• Plan cross-training opportunities with the Staff HR Generalist

• Maintain general knowledge of university benefit programs and legal requirements

• Oversee the completion of HR department projects

• Establish cooperative relationships with support to other schools, colleges, and units

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in human resources, including at least 3 years in an intermediate to senior HR generalist or business partner level role, and including 2+ years of experience in developing and implementing training programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures relevant to staff human resources with knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, compensation, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and employment laws

• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like PeopleSoft/M-Pathways, office productivity software such as Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and database user interface and query software like Business Objects and/or Tableau.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with recognition of the value that different perspectives bring to the school, university, and our work

• Hold a current HRCI and/or SHRM certification, or is willing to obtain one, if hired, with financial support from the school

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250915

Working Title

Manager of Staff Human Resources

Job Title

HR Generalist Senior

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Kinesiology

Department

School of Kinesiology

Posting Begin/End Date

6/28/2024 - 7/12/2024

Salary

$83,000.00 - $93,000.00

Career Interest

Human Resources

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