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HR Manager

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Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Assistant HR Director, as the Human Resources Manager (HRM) you will be a partner for a portfolio of staff units (~200 staff) collaborating with unit and school leadership to provide guidance, interpretation and consultation on policies and practices throughout the employee lifecycle from hiring staff to offboarding staff. You will collaborate with the Talent Management Specialist and the other Human Resource Manager to implement the training and development strategy for staff including facilitating training sessions. You will ensure prompt, efficient and professional responses to employee relations issues and draw upon experience and knowledge and provide technical guidance to other HR staff members.

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI at least 3 days per week. For a full job description, see linkhere (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H87zo7CiHQUWUMnPXFp-336NG9r2fX3x/view) . For questions about this role, email [email protected] .

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to make a positive difference in the world. Learn more about RossHERE (https://michiganross.umich.edu/) .

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

Responsibilities*

HR Business Partner 75%

+ HR partnership for assigned sub-units:

+ Workforce Planning: partner with unit leaders and/or managers to identify and address workforce gaps and structural needs

+ Hiring: partner with unit managers on development of job descriptions for open positions, identifying appropriate job classifications based on assessment of skills required for roles, provide guidance and recommendations for candidate selection process, support other recruiting activities.

+ Staff Development: consult with employees regarding growth opportunities or movement.

+ Performance Management: consult with managers and/or supervisors regarding performance concerns; design and help implement development plans, training plans, and corrective actions.

+ Employee Relations: coach managers, supervisors and employees on HR guidelines, employee engagement, leadership style, coaching and counseling process, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications and team interaction

+ FMLA/ADA: work directly with Work Connections on staff medical leaves of absence and work accommodations.

+ Investigations: conduct internal investigations

+ Offboarding: conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, provide continuous improvement recommendations to business units.

+ Identify key performance indicators to analyze and make recommendations to unit leaders to act on their goals and priorities.

Training and Development 20%

+ Partner directly with Talent Management Specialist and other Human Resource Manager on the implementation of the development strategy for staff.

+ Facilitate workshops focused on staff growth including onboarding, performance management, manager effectiveness and employee engagement.

+ Manage the performance evaluation process (Mindful Performance) for assigned units; including ongoing communications, participation and program effectiveness

Other 5%

+ Maintain knowledge of university benefits and legal requirements.

+ Recommend process improvements to enhance HR operations.

+ Update HR systems and optimize data reporting.

+ Support cross-departmental collaboration and special projects.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Five (5) years of progressive human resources management or business partner experience, with demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, training and development, and employee engagement

+ Two (2) years experience in facilitating training offered to business units, stakeholders, or organizational leaders

+ Experience collaborating with or supporting individuals in leadership or decision-making roles across various organizational levels

+ Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite applications

+ Working knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

**Salary Information** :

The posting range for this position is $74,400 - $96,200.This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.

**Visa Sponsorship** :

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Ross School of Business does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

266529

Working Title

HR Manager

Job Title

HR Generalist Senior

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Bus Admin

Department

ROSS SCH Human Resources

Posting Begin/End Date

7/24/2025 - 8/11/2025

Salary

$74,400.00 - $96,200.00

Career Interest

Human Resources