Academic HR & Policy Optimization Specialist

Grand Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

Grand Valley State University seeks an HR professional to manage the collaboration between Academic Affairs and Human Resources. You will ensure data integrity across Workday, design reports, and support merit and appointment processes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in HR, with strong organizational, communication, and ERP experience. The role involves policy advisory duties and cross-functional coordination within the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years HR experience.
• Experience implementing and interpreting HR processes for hiring, terminations, and pay raises.
• Attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working HR functions within an ERP (Workday) environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring processes between Academic Affairs and HR.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of information between departmental and university HR systems (Workday) via reconciliation procedures and reporting.
• Advise on the development and implementation of policies and programs for HR processes in Academic Affairs.
• Design, maintain and prepare reports and respond to information requests and audits.
• Lead monthly merit-process related meetings with the Provost’s Office, support staff, and HR.
• Review faculty appointments, contract renewals, promotions, and tenure for compliance and update Workday accordingly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HR processes knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Valley State University seeks an HR professional to manage the collaboration between Academic Affairs and Human Resources. You will ensure data integrity across Workday, design reports, and support merit and appointment processes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in HR, with strong organizational, communication, and ERP experience. The role involves policy advisory duties and cross-functional coordination within the university.