To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.
 

The Ross Human Resources Department is a collaborative team of HR professionals providing a full complement of talent lifecycle services to more than 400 staff and academic HR support to over 300 faculty, lecturers, and graduate employees. Our areas of expertise include talent acquisition, compensation, employee and labor relations, employee health and wellness support, performance management, and staff development. The HR team fosters a positive and inclusive work environment by building partnerships, embracing learning, creating meaningful employee experiences, and taking ownership for outcomes that promote the school's mission.

The HR Generalist provides administrative support to the Ross Human Resources Department and recruitment services to the school. You will play an important role in recruiting and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with standard hiring practices. You will partner with hiring teams to improve job descriptions in preparation for posting, manage applicant tracking and hiring workflows, and coordinate posting of job openings with the Shared Services Center (SSC). You will maintain HRIS records and reporting, compliance management, and other complex administrative responsibilities. You will ensure prompt and professional responses to employee and job applicant inquiries. You will report to the Assistant HR Director, Staff Operations. 

This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and will report on-site three days per week. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact RossHRRecruiting@umich.edu.

Recruiting Support

• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communications.
• Partner with the Shared Services Center (SSC) to post roles and ensure accurate, complete hiring documentation.
• Review and refine job postings to enhance clarity and inclusivity.
• Support candidate screening and guide hiring managers on policies and timelines.
• Be a liaison among hiring managers, HR, SSC, and candidates throughout the hiring process.
   

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employment Support

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate system updates.
• Support hiring and onboarding for temporary staff and GEO-related processes.
• Maintain HR metrics and support data analysis for salary recommendations and posting ranges.
• Coordinate onboarding programs and employee engagement efforts.
   

HRIS, Compliance and Transactions

• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with required policies and training.
• Process HR transactions (e.g., appointments, pay changes) in partnership with the SSC.
• Provide guidance on payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Support compliance functions, including I-9 administration and reporting activities.
   

HR Operations and Employee Support

• Manage the HR inbox, providing guidance to faculty, staff, and managers.
• Maintain HR website content and internal documentation.
• Manage feedback surveys, process improvements, and employee experience programs.
• Contribute to programs that promote employee well-being and engagement.
   

Programs and Events

• Support administration of annual HR programs (e.g., Flexible Summer Appointment Program).
• Coordinate logistics for HR events, workshops, and vendor-supported programs.
   

• At least 3 years of experience in human resources, recruitment, or administrative operations.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate coordination.
• Experience working with HR information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), including data entry and report generation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including working with formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Experience using survey or data collection tools (e.g., Qualtrics) to support reporting and feedback analysis.

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 paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave)
• 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross
   

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.

The salary offer range for this position is $53,500 to $66,100. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.