HR Generalist, Local HR Team

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required and must be submitted 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 relates to this position.

Job Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is recruiting well-qualified applicants for a HR Generalist (Associate) position to staff a localized HR operation reporting to the Local HR Supervisor. The primary purpose of these positions is to assist LSA departments with daily administration of activities encompassing several areas of HR management.

• You will be assigned to work as an HR partner for several departments that are part of a region or division within LSA.
• You will be the first point of contact for HR questions and needs for faculty and staff supervisors in your assigned region.
• You will collaborate with Senior HR Representatives, the LSA HR Transaction Team, the Labor Relations Team, and the LSA HR Academic Appointment Specialists
• You will be part of a team that shows the value the HR profession brings to employee and organizational performance.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the hiring and selection process of research staff and research fellows, including analyzing appropriate titles, setting salaries, monitoring appointment end dates, and ensuring the renewal process is completed
• Consult on the LEO contract and assist with the appointment process as requested.
• Coordinate the immigration process for individuals in your assigned region.
• Coordinate the leave of absence process for your assigned region, consulting within the bounds of the SPG and LEO contract.
• Coordinate the student and non-student temporary employment process, including tracking on end dates for non-student temporary employment.
• Coordinate the processes for visiting scholars and volunteers in your assigned region.
• Consult with employee groups on timesheet issues
• Manage the I-9 completion process, ensuring compliance with federal law
• Consult with employee groups on concerns related to employment, salary, and benefits.
• Provide ad-hoc reports as requested using HR data sets
• Communicate through multiple media to varied audiences while using discretion on sensitive matters

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 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, including vacation time, sick time, holiday, and 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

In addition, LSA offers:

• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

You can see a summary of the benefits you will be eligible to receive here.

Required Qualifications*

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource management
• Some practical knowledge of HR concepts.
• Previous work experience with collective bargaining agreements.
• Handle unique situations and provide creative solutions

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Experience in an HR position supporting multiple units and managers
• More than three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of Human Resources in an academic or research setting;
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources or another relevant field;
• Experience assisting with immigration processing;
• Experience working in HR information systems and with tools used for analyzing data

Work Locations

At LSA Human Resources, we value onsite visibility and encourage regular in-person collaboration, as it helps foster strong relationships with the faculty and administrative staff you'll be supporting. This hybrid position requires onsite work 1-2 days per week, based on business needs. Staff members are welcome to work onsite up to five days per week, if they prefer.

Our office is located on the central campus in downtown Ann Arbor.

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 salary for this position will range from $54,000 to $64,182. 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 LSA's Mission, Vision, and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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HR Generalist, Local HR Team

HR Generalist Associate

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

College Of Lsa

LSA Dean: Human Resources

12/23/2025 - 1/11/2026

$54,000.00 - $64,182.00

Human Resources