Job Title: Director
of Human Resources
Reports to: Vice
President of Services & Operations
Supervises: n/a
Summary:
The Director of Human Resources will serve as the sole HR leader and strategic partner
for the Michigan School of Psychology. As a small, private graduate school this
is a one-person office. The Director
will be responsible for executing all administrative and strategic duties,
including planning, development,
implementation, and administration of all HR functions across the
institution, ensuring alignment with MSP’s mission and full compliance with all
relevant federal, state, and local employment laws.
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:
HR
Strategy and Compliance
- Develop, recommend, and
implement institutional HR policies, procedures, and practices that align
with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA,
FMLA, FLSA, EEO/Affirmative Action).
- Serve as the primary
resource for interpreting HR policies, contractual provisions, and
employment law for all employees and administration.
- Maintain accurate,
complete, and secure employee records and files.
- Prepare and submit all
required federal and state compliance reports and surveys.
Talent
Acquisition and Onboarding
- Manage the full-cycle
recruitment process for all faculty and staff positions, including
posting, screening, coordinating search committees, and extending offers.
- Ensure all hiring
practices promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and adhere to EEO
guidelines.
- Administer the
pre-employment process, including background checks and new hire
paperwork.
- Develop and conduct
comprehensive new hire orientation and onboarding/offboarding programs.
Compensation
and Benefits Administration
- Administer and manage
all employee benefit programs, including but not limited to health,
dental, life insurance, and retirement plans; serve as the primary contact
for benefit vendors.
- Oversee annual benefits
open enrollment processes.
- Collaborate with the accounting
agency to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including
managing leave accruals, deductions, and contractual pay schedules.
- Conduct periodic
compensation analysis to ensure the school's salary structure remains
competitive and equitable.
Employee
Relations and Development
- Advise and counsel
employees and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary action,
conflict resolution, and grievance procedures.
- Provide resources and
assistance to employees and supervisors regarding FMLA, ADA, and EAP
programs.
- Conduct internal
investigations as necessary, ensuring a fair and consistent process.
- Develop and coordinate
employee professional development and mandatory compliance training.
- Foster a positive,
respectful, and productive work environment that promotes employee
engagement and retention.
Administration
and Reporting
- Develop, manage, and
monitor the departmental budget to meet current and future needs ensuring
that the department is delivering high quality services in the most cost-effective
way.
- Coordinate the
development and regular maintenance of all faculty and staff job
descriptions.
- Process and track all
employee status changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, etc.).
- Serve as the system
administrator for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Respond to employment
verification requests, Unemployment Insurance Agency claims, and requests
for information.
College-Wide Duties &
Responsibilities:
The
success of MSP relies heavily on collaboration, flexibility, and a shared
commitment to its mission, vision, and values. Due to our size, it is essential
that all employees contribute beyond their primary roles to support broader
campus needs. A collective effort ensures that the school functions smoothly,
fosters a strong sense of community, and maintains the high-quality experience
expected by students and stakeholders alike. As part of this
collaborative spirit, employees are asked to act in accordance with the
following (but not limited to):
·
Assist with school events: Orientation, Open Houses,
Conferences, Career Fair, Graduation, etc.
·
Participate in shared governance through committee
service and/or other engagement.
·
Attend meetings, trainings, professional development
and other events.
·
Treat all members of the MSP community with respect,
professionalism and courtesy.
·
Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive campus
culture.
·
Adhere to all MSP policies and procedures and
relevant legal and ethical standards.
·
Be open to new ideas, technologies and changes that
support MSP’s strategic plan.
·
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in
Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of
progressively responsible HR experience, including a strong background in
benefits administration, employee relations, and employment law
compliance.
- Exceptional knowledge of
federal and state employment laws.
- Demonstrated ability to
maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and act with
integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent communication,
interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing an HRIS.
Salary:
Starting annual salary of $80,000
with final compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
This is a full-time salaried
position with benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance,
paid time off, retirement benefits (after one year of service), flexible
spending account, dependent care spending account, life, short and long-term
disability insurance and an employee assistance program.
This position is exempt from
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn
overtime pay for hours worked above 40 in a single workweek.
Working Conditions:
This is not a remote position;
work is performed in person on campus.
Applying:
The Michigan School of
Psychology (MSP) is fully committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty
and staff and strongly welcomes applications from candidates who would enhance
our inclusive educational community. MSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A review of complete
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. To apply, submit a cover letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae,
copies of transcripts (unofficial accepted with application), and complete
contact information for at least three references at
https://msp.edu/employment/.
An offer of employment is
contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable
accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise
participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Human
Resources office at (248) 476-1122.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety
Act mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as MSP, prepare, publish and
distribute an Annual Security Report and provide notice of the availability of
the report to all prospective employees. You may view the Annual Security
Report on the MSP website. A paper version of the report is available upon
request.