How to Apply
Both a cover letter and resume are required as part of the application process. Applications that do not include a cover letter and resume as a combined PDF will not be considered. The cover letter must be the first page of the document and should: (1) specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position; (2) outline your experience that directly relates to this position. The cover letter and resume need to be combined into a single PDF document.
Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with a long tradition of distinction in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The college offers more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Every LSA program is among the best in the U.S. with more than 45 programs in the top 10, and 2 programs are the best in their fields. Learn more about LSA at www.lsa.umich.edu.
LSA Human Resources is seeking well-qualified applicants to join their Human Resource Transaction Team as an HR Employment Records and Operations Specialist. Join seven other passionate HR professionals on a cohesive, collaborative team that delivers operational excellence to faculty, staff, and students on a day-to-day basis. Each team member is assigned specific units for which they will provide dedicated HR support, including processing PARs (Personnel Action Requests or HR Transactions), new hire paperwork, and eRecruit (applicant management system) processing. All team members report to the LSA HR Transaction Team Supervisor.
What You'll Do
- Complete new hire process for instructional, tenure-track, research, regular, and temporary staff including job postings, job offers, background checks, and employment paperwork. Use PeopleSoft technology and best practices, ensuring compliance with unit, College, and UM HR policies and procedures.
- Develop a collaborative relationship with assigned units to facilitate and prepare HR paperwork to add or modify appointment details. Coordinate transactional processes between LSA and University Departments.
- Maintain an organized tracking status throughout each transaction, following up to ensure satisfactory completion. Address departmental inquiries quickly and accurately.
- Prepare draft offer letters for instructional staff including lecturers and graduate student instructors. Includes processing and tracking for appointment and reappointment of instructional staff on a term-by-term basis using appropriate methods.
- Assist other team members with our work, especially during peak times.
- Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts including using new technology and documenting best practices.
- Proficiency in prioritizing job responsibilities throughout the day.
- Proficiency in both independent work and collaborating in a team environment.
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
- Access to a variety of deals, discounts, and attractions; see the Uniquely Michigan website for more info.
In addition, LSA offers:
- Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
- Meeting-free days and communication norms that promote your ability to "unplug" from work each day
- 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.
Skills You Have
- 2-3 years of administrative experience in Human Resources or administrative operations
- Proficiency in writing clear and succinct communications including email and business letters
- Commitment to providing quality employee experiences along with the ability to build positive relationships within a heterogeneous community
- Experience and competence working with technology such as HR Information Systems, Excel, Word, and Google Drive
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Experience providing HR support for unionized employees
Work Locations
This position is currently 100% remote but at a future date the work location may be located in Ann Arbor on the university campus. An opportunity to work at our on-campus office location is also available.
Additional Information
As one of the worlds 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 LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.