Senior Human Resources Professional II
Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
Expectations
Academic HR:
Independently review and respond to inquiries and provide consultation and problem-solving support to units FASA liaisons and HR on faculty academic staff and Executive Management employment matters including:
Interpretation and application of policies practices and handbook provisions
Guidance on complex unusual or non-routine employment matters
Review and approval of special circumstances exceptions and other matters requiring FASA authorization
Consultation on appropriate practices and approaches based on institutional policy precedent and individual circumstances
Troubleshooting and resolution of issues that require coordination across units FASA HR or other university partners
Conduct review and research in support of requests coordinate with MAU HR reps as needed.
Review and approve certain HR/FASA form requests.
Partner and take lead for FASA on discussions with HR and HRIT to identify develop and implement process and system improvements including changes needed to support evolving policies practices and operational needs.
Develop training materials guidance and other resources related to faculty academic staff and Executive Management policies practices and processes in collaboration with campus partners and representing FASA.
Compliance & Reporting Requests:
Serve as a backup/additional support in responding to compliance reporting and information requests involving faculty academic staff and Executive Management employment matters.
Research review and compile personnel and institutional records to support regulatory policy labor relations and institutional reporting requirements.
Review relevant personnel and case information to identify issues that may affect eligibility or participation in university awards recognition events or other activities.
Support responses to information and records requests including FOIA and personnel file requests in coordination with appropriate university partners.
Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports and information to colleges university offices bargaining representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure information is accurate timely and handled in accordance with applicable university policies and requirements.
Administrative/Other duties:
Coordinate the development review and distribution of recurring memoranda communications and other office materials.
Develop document and maintain standard operating procedures to support consistent and effective business practices.
Coordinate and maintain appropriate system access and provide backup support for key university systems and processes.
Develop and maintain organized repositories of important documents records templates and reference materials ensuring resources are current accessible and shared with FASA colleagues as appropriate.
Project Management & Coordination
Co-lead the project management of FASA initiatives and projects including establishing project plans and timelines coordinating activities and stakeholders monitoring milestones and deliverables identifying and resolving barriers updating the PM system and providing regular status updates.
Serve as the primary FASA operational liaison and partner with MSU Human Resources and other university offices for assigned projects and institutional initiative.
Lead the development organization and implementation of project deliverables including final documentation resources communications and training or guidance for campus stakeholders as appropriate.
Manage multiple projects and priorities working with the supervisor to establish priorities based on institutional and FASA needs project timelines capacity and area of expertise.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a Bachelors degree in human resources business administration public administration or a related field; three to five years of progressively responsible professional HR experience including interpreting and applying employment policies and advising managers or organizational partners. Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex or non-routine HR matters evaluate relevant facts develop recommendations and recognize when additional consultation or authorization is needed. Demonstrated ability to explain complex policies clearly and prepare accurate correspondence guidance reports and procedural documentation for varied audiences. Experience independently managing competing priorities coordinating projects or recurring processes tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion. Experience handling sensitive personnel information and reviewing records or data for completeness accuracy and appropriate use. Experience working across organizational units and using HR information systems spreadsheets and shared document or project management tools; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience supporting faculty academic staff or academic administrators in a college university or university system. Experience with matters such as appointments reappointments promotion tenure or continuing status leaves and employment exceptions. Experience coordinating HR matters across decentralized units multiple employee groups or a unionized setting. Experience developing standard operating procedures improving HR workflows or partnering with HR technology teams to implement system changes. Experience coordinating initiatives involving multiple offices including developing timelines monitoring deliverables and preparing implementation materials. Experience creating and delivering training policy guidance templates or other resources for HR partners and administrators. Experience researching personnel records preparing institutional reports or coordinating responses to audit labor relations or information requests. Familiarity with Michigan State Universitys academic employment policies handbooks organizational structure and HR systems.
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.
resume and cover letter
Some of the duties of this position can be done remotely. There will be a minimum expectation of working onsite three days per week in East Lansing.
STANDARD 8-5
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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