Human Resources

Human Resources

The Human Resources (HR) team at the School of Kinesiology manages personnel-related matters within the school's academic and administrative environment to support the needs of our faculty, staff, and students. Internally, they oversee tasks including recruitment and hiring processes, benefits/payroll, employee record management, staff development and training, and more. The team also acts as a bridge between the school and other university offices to ensure adherence to HR policies. This dual role underscores the commitment to nurturing a professional, efficient, and supportive HR environment that contributes to the overall success of the school.

Academic Human Resources responsibilities include:

• Faculty search, recruitment, and onboarding process

• Postdoctoral research fellow search, recruitment, and onboarding process

• Leaves of absence for faculty

• Visiting scholars and visiting graduate students

• Visa and immigration process

• Liaison for the school on LEO and GEO contracts

Staff Human Resources responsibilities include:

• Regular (non-temporary) general fund and research/center staff posting, recruitment, and onboarding processes

• Training and development

• FMLA, maternity/parental leave, and extended sick processes for staff

• Performance management, equity, and reclassification reviews

• Unpaid leaves of absence for staff

• Payroll and timekeeping

• Volunteer process

• U-M sponsorships

Faculty Resources

Where to Find Important / Helpful Info:

Academic Human Resources (AHR): HR services for faculty, lecturers, and graduate students

Compliance Hotline : Anonymously report concerns regarding financial, regulatory, NCAA, substance abuse, and patient safety issues

SoK Intranet - Human Resources: requires login

Standard Practice Guide (SPG): Official repository for institution-wide policies and procedures

U-M Faculty Handbook: U-M policies and procedures for faculty

University Human Resources (UHR): Resources for current employees on benefits, wellness, retirement, and more

Wolverine Access: Gateway to U-M's administrative information systems

Working at U-M: Resources for current employees on policies, records, professional development opportunities, awards, and more