About UsAs part of the University Human Resources Department, Staff HR Services Office provides advice, guidance, and direction to operating units employees and management encompassing labor and staff relations, compensation, external agency complaints and employment litigation, affirmative action, union contract negotiation/administration, mediation, staff training and more. Listed below are the specific functions within each area in which we at Staff HR Services are available for service.
Labor RelationsThe Staff HR Services Office administers the following collective bargaining agreements and memorandum of understanding:
Under these collective bargaining agreements Staff HR Services Office is responsible for:
Staff HR Services is prepared to respond to a broad range of questions, concerns and issues related to the provisions of these agreements and to employee activity in general. Employee RelationsStaff members and supervisory personnel can contact Staff HR Services for the following services:
Policy Development and AdministrationIn order to maintain an effective and efficient workforce and meet the requirements of state and federal regulations, the University of Michigan has developed a host of operating policies and practices within its Standard Practice Guide (SPG). The SPG is available on-line at http://spg.umich.edu/. Specific questions related to the application of Human Resource policies should be directed to the Human Resource Representative for the involved department. Training ProgramsStaff HR Services participates in the design and presentation of a wide range of training related to University policy and effective human resource practice. These include the Foundations of Supervision program and the Employee Relations Training series (ERTS) as well as programs tailored to unit needs such as attendance control. External Agency Complaints and LawsuitsEmployment has become a complex arena governed by numerous state and federal laws and regulations interacting with numerous administrative and enforcement agencies external to the University. Complaints or charges may be filed with external agencies (e.g. the Michigan Employment Security Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Michigan Employment Relations Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Department of Labor, etc.) and lawsuits may be filed in any court. The University's Office of the General Counsel is responsible for responding on behalf of the University to lawsuits and formal complaints to external agencies. The Staff HR Services Office works closely with O.G.C. to investigate and respond appropriately to complaints and charges. Questions or concerns about law or regulations related to employment or to complaints filed externally may be directed to the Human Resource Representatives. Other Staff HR Services responsibilities include:
Who is Your Representative?
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Tim Wood ( timwood@umich.edu ) in Staff HR Services. Revised 4/08 |
