Unit Human Resources Administrator I

Position Summary

Provide human resources expertise in the management of the units. Advise unit administrators on human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.

Hiring Processes and Personnel Actions: in collaboration with the UHW HR team coordinate the hiring processes for the MAU. Process all personnel actions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

Human Resources Management Approaches: implement, and monitor varied human resources management approaches to achieve MAU goals. Act as a resource for faculty, staff, student employees, and department administrators to resolve complex HR-related issues.

Organizational Design and Development: Participate in and provide leadership for organizational design and development initiatives. Coordinate organization assessment activities, analyze data, and prepare reports summarizing findings.

Training and Development: Identify training needs and develop/conduct training programs for department staff. Oversee the selection and use of training materials and equipment, ensuring availability to staff. Labor Relations: May represent the unit at grievances, arbitrations, worker's compensation hearings, and labor negotiations. Assist in related labor/management functions, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Policy Development and Compliance: Ensure the units compliance with MSU policies and procedures, as well as collective bargaining agreements. Assist in developing and updating personnel policies and procedures for the department.

Performance Appraisal Oversight: Oversee the performance appraisal process and procedures for the unit. Monitor and review performance appraisals, participating in developing strategies to address performance concerns.

Grievance and Investigative Processes: Oversee grievance and investigative processes for the unit in collaboration with the HR Team lead. Collaborate with MSU Human Resources and other HR representatives to address complex HR issues.

Orientation and Recruitment: Recruit, interview, and make job offers for positions, adhering to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines. Organize and conduct orientation programs, tours, and related activities for new employees.

Communication and Representation: Disseminate relevant information to department staff and serve as a liaison with MSU Human Resources.

Special Projects and Administrative Duties: Direct and participate in special HR projects as assigned. Coordinate operational activities and perform related administrative duties as needed. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or a field related to the employing unit; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in managing human resource functions, designing and implementing training programs and human resource/labor relations management and computer applications; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in University or academic setting, 5+ years of HR work experience in a complex environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions

This is a hybrid remote position. Up do two days a week remote the remaining 3 day will be onsite in East Lansing. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

UHW.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends March 18, 2025, 11:55 PM