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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.

The Ross Human Resources Department is a collaborative team of HR professionals providing a full complement of talent lifecycle services to more than 400 staff and academic HR support to over 300 faculty, lecturers, and graduate employees. Our areas of expertise include talent acquisition, compensation, employee and labor relations, employee health and wellness support, performance management, and training and development. The HR team fosters a positive and inclusive work environment by building partnerships, embracing continual learning, creating meaningful employee experiences, and taking ownership for outcomes that advance the school's mission.

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI three days per week. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [email protected].

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Assistant HR Director, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to a portfolio of staff units (~200 staff). You will work with unit and school leadership to provide guidance, interpretation, and consultation across the employee lifecycle - from hiring through offboarding. You will collaborate with the Talent Management Specialist and other HR colleagues to deliver the school's staff training and development strategy, including facilitating learning sessions. You will also respond to employee relations matters, applying your expertise to provide sound guidance and technical support.

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, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities*

HR Business Partner 75%

• Provide strategic HR partnership to assigned units, serving as a consultative resource to leaders and managers.
  • Workforce Planning: Identify workforce gaps, assess structural needs, and advise on staffing strategies.
  • Hiring & Job Design: Support managers in developing job descriptions, determining appropriate job classifications, and structuring equitable selection processes.
  • Staff Development: Consult with employees and leaders on growth opportunities, career movement, and development pathways.
  • Performance Management: Advise managers on performance concerns; design and support development plans, training plans, and corrective action strategies.
  • Employee Relations: Coach managers and employees on HR policies, engagement strategies, leadership practices, conflict resolution, communication, and team dynamics.
  • FMLA/ADA Case Management: Partner with Work Connections to coordinate medical leaves and work accommodations.
  • Investigations: Conduct internal investigations, ensuring fairness, accurate documentation, and policy alignment.
  • Offboarding: Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and recommend improvements to business units.
• Track measurements and provide data-informed recommendations to support unit goals.

Training and Development 20%

• Partner with the Talent Management Specialist and fellow HRBP to develop and implement the staff training and development strategy.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on onboarding, performance management, manager effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on the Ross performance evaluation process (Mindful Performance) for assigned units, including communication, tracking, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Other 5%

• Maintain a general understanding of university benefit programs and legal requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance HR service delivery and departmental efficiency.
• Update HR information systems and create data reports using Business Objects or similar tools.
• Lead HR projects from planning to completion.
• Build relationships with HR partners across schools, colleges, and central university units.
• Perform additional responsibilities 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 HR management or HR business partner experience, demonstrating expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, training and development, and employee engagement.
• Two (2) years experience facilitating training for departments, partners, or organizational leaders.
• Experience collaborating with or supporting leaders and decision-makers at multiple organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws and regulations.

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 $74,400 to $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.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Interviews are anticipated to begin in January, and applicants will be contacted at that time regarding next steps.

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.