Human Resources Business Partner / Unit Human Resources Administrator II

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Michigan State University is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner. The role involves providing strategic HR partnership, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, staffing updates, disciplinary actions, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies for assigned research centers and institutes within the Office of Research and Innovation.

Highlights

Serve as the primary HR resource for assigned centers and institutes within the MAU.
Partner with MAU HR Manager to implement best HR practices and policies consistently.
Manage talent acquisition, performance management, disciplinary actions, and staffing updates.
Requires bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field with 3-5 years of progressive HR experience.
Experience in unionized environments and strategic HR advisory roles preferred.
Skills needed in organizational development, workforce planning, and employee development.
Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 annually.
Position designated as remote-friendly with a hybrid work model requiring at least one day per week onsite.
Work hours are standard 8 AM to 5 PM.
Supports research centers and institutes under MSU’s Office of Research and Innovation.

Human Resources Business Partner / Unit Human Resources Administrator II Full Description

Working/Functional Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

This position serves as the primary HR resource for assigned centers and institutes within the MAU, partnering with the MAU HR Manager to ensure consistency and best practice implementation. Oversee the talent acquisition, performance management, staffing updates, disciplinary actions, and all HR-related functions for assigned centers and institutes.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually. This position is hybrid-remote and will require a minimum of one day per week on-site in East Lansing, MI.Â

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or a field related to the employing unit; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in managing human resource functions, designing and implementing training programs and human resource/labor relations management and computer applications; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Â

Desired Qualifications

Progressive HR experience with demonstrated success in a Human Resources Business Partner or comparable strategic HR advisory role.
Experience working in unionized environments.
Experience with performance management and employee development programs.
Demonstrated experience in organizational development, navigating change, and supporting leaders through structural or cultural transitions.
Experience in workforce planning, talent forecasting, and advising leaders on longârange staffing needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.research.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends March 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM

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