Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Facilities & Operations is seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist Senior to provide HR generalist support in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compliance, HR analysis, succession planning, organizational development, and collective bargaining agreement administration within assigned units.  The successful candidate will also assist in executing overall HR strategy and goals throughout F&O. This position collaborates with the F&O HR team and various management teams to support and improve organizational effectiveness, drive business results and ensure processes are consistently communicated and implemented.

Who We Are

Facilities & Operations has primary responsibility for the stewardship of the university's physical properties, including 37 million square feet of building space. We are responsible for sophisticated and complex academic, research and clinical facilities, as well as associated environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

F&O Human Resources supports F&O departments in the areas of HR policy and strategy, employment services, performance management, contract administration, and compensation planning.  We provide HR support for approximately 1,100 bargained for employees in three unions, and approximately 600 non-bargained for staff members.  
 

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:

Responsibilities*

As a member of the F&O HR team:

As an HR Generalist to F&O Operations:

Required Qualifications*

Skills/Abilities:

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
 

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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