Faculty Employment & Compensation Lead

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee faculty and graduate assistant employment, compensation, and HRIS activities within SAP HR. The role focuses on ensuring accurate processing, policy interpretation, and data-driven decision support.

The position manages the tuition waiver program, collaborates with payroll and benefits teams, and provides training to staff while maintaining compliance with university policies and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, higher education administration, or related field.
• Three years of professional HR, payroll, benefits, or higher education experience.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and employment agreements.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty and graduate assistant employment transactions in SAP HR, including onboarding, off-boarding, and compensation.
• Guide staff handling employment transactions and audit for accuracy and compliance.
• Direct supervision of a Coordinator of Faculty Personnel Services.
• Manage the full life cycle of the graduate assistant tuition waiver program.
• Develop HRIS reports and analyze data to support decisions.
• Collaborate with campus partners on payroll, benefits, tuition, and related processes.
• Provide training on employment policies and HR systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Higher Education Admin

Tools

SAP HR

HRIS

Job description

Central Michigan University is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee faculty and graduate assistant employment, compensation, and HRIS activities within SAP HR. The role focuses on ensuring accurate processing, policy interpretation, and data-driven decision support.

The position manages the tuition waiver program, collaborates with payroll and benefits teams, and provides training to staff while maintaining compliance with university policies and collective agreements.