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Job Summary

Purpose:
As the Assistant HR Director, you will oversee day-to-day HR operations within the business school, ensuring effective delivery of services to a diverse staff. Reporting to the HR Director, you will supervise two Staff HR Managers and the HR Assistant, ensuring the consistent application of HR policies and procedures. A key responsibility in this role is serving as the HR lead for units led by chief officers, where you will act as the HR Manager for approximately 100 staff members. You will collaborate with senior leadership to address complex HR issues and partner with the Talent Management Specialist to drive performance management, employee recognition, and staff development initiatives. Your leadership will help foster a positive work environment and support the professional growth of the staff. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [email protected].

This is a hybrid position with on-site work in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Job Summary

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 improve the world. Learn more about Ross HERE.

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 (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
• 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
• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities*

Staff HR Operations Management (60%)

• Oversee HR operations for 425 staff and hiring for over 1,200 temporary staff.
• Serve as the HR lead for three units led by chief officers, acting as the HR Manager for approximately 100 staff members, providing direct support for HR-related matters, policy implementation, and employee development initiatives within these units.
• Manage hiring, compensation, onboarding, performance, and employee relations. Supervise two HR Managers and one Assistant.
• Partner with senior leaders, ensure compliance, and implement HR best practices
• Guide compensation and support HR programs for staff development and recognition.

HR Process and Procedure Development (15%)

• Ensure HR processes are well-documented, clear, and accessible.
• Lead initiatives to streamline HR operations and improve efficiency.
• Develop standard operating procedures for recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations to ensure consistency.
• Identify automation opportunities and system enhancements to support HR operations and improve data accuracy.

Leadership and Strategic Partnership (10%)

• Serve as a strategic partner to the HR Director and senior leadership, providing insights on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, participate in strategic HR planning, and act as a liaison between the business school and central HR, representing staff HR needs.

Employee Relations and Compliance (10%)

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, managing complex issues like performance plans, grievances, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and agreements.
• Advise unit leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Handle sensitive employee relations cases with discretion and professionalism.

Other Responsibilities (5%)

• Manage special projects from the HR Director focused on process improvement, staff development, or organizational change.
• Collaborate with central HR and other departments for policy alignment and compliance.
• Stay updated on HR laws, university policies, and best practices to ensure the business school's HR practices remain compliant and competitive.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Eight (8) years of human resources experience, including experience in staff HR management and overseeing HR business partner operations
• Experience working with senior level leaders, in a highly matrixed, and complex environment., and providing HR consultation at a strategic level
• Expertise implementing HR programs across diverse departments and teams
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
• Experience leading HR process improvement plans
• Experience managing HR staff as direct reports
• Previous work experience in work authorization processes
• 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 the work modes.

Additional Information

The posting range for this position is $85,600 - $115,550. 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.

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.

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Assistant HR Director, Staff Operations

HR Generalist Lead

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

School Bus Admin

ROSS SCH Human Resources

10/25/2024 - 11/08/2024

$85,600.00 - $115,500.00

Human Resources