"HR Generalist, Local HR Team"

Posted: 24-Dec-25

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 272374

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.

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.

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

Preferred 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

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.