Human Resources

Assistance with issues/questions relating to faculty/staff benefits, such as benefits orientation information for new faculty and staff, as well as retirement and insurance coverage for all eligible faculty/staff.

Assistance with issues/questions relating to staff and faculty job classification and compensation issues and procedures, including new positions, reclassifications, salary and equity reviews and recommendations, and wage and salary regulations.

Assistance with issues/questions relating to staff/union relations, including grievance administration procedures, personnel policies, union contract interpretation and administration, and performance management; compliance with state and federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Civil Rights Laws; and leave of absence administration. In addition, serve as academic affairs human resources liaison.

Assistance with issues/questions relating to the employment process, including recruitment, selection and job posting procedures, faculty/staff appointment/hiring paperwork, tuition reimbursement, temporary employment, and payroll related forms.

Visit the Human Resources Administrative Forms page.

Access the new Personal Data Changes eForm

Assistance with identifying, developing and presenting programs/ workshops to support staff/faculty awareness and skill development, as well as staff career/professional/personal development interests. Also handles new employee orientation.

The Human Resources Office is pleased to inform the Dearborn campus community of an important change in the process for requesting ADA accommodations for employees. Effective September 1, 2024, the responsibility for handling all ADA accommodation requests will transition from Dearborn Human Resources to the U-M Disability Equity Office.

This change aims to streamline the support process for ADA accommodations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and reinforcing our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our community.

What Does This Mean for You?

• Updated Process: Detailed instructions and the necessary forms for requesting accommodations are now available on their website at the Disability Equity Office.
• New Point of Contact: For any ADA accommodation requests, please contact the U-M Disability Equity Office at [email protected], 734-763-0235 or Contact/Request form.
• Seamless Transition: If you have an active accommodation request or are currently receiving accommodations, rest assured that there will be no disruption. Your case will be transferred smoothly to the new office, and you will continue to receive the support you need. If you have an accommodation that is already in place, and need to reengage in the interactive process, please complete the initial contact form on the Disability Equity Office website. If you currently have an open request, please contact Dearborn HR and we will determine the next steps to ensure there is no disruption in your case.

Why the Change?

Moving the ADA accommodation process under the U-M Disability Equity Office allows us to:

• Enhance the coordination and consistency of accommodation services.
• Leverage specialized expertise and experience within the Disability Equity Office staff at U-M.  
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

Need Assistance or Have Questions?

Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and is available to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or 313-593-5190.

Thank you for your cooperation and support with this transition.

The UM-Dearborn HR team will continue to align our expertise and departmental objectives with the strategic goals and objectives of the University. By being a partner with the University's strategic vision for our campus (focused on the Metropolitan University model), we will focus our diverse HR talents in a most impactful manner. Additionally, through strong and consultative relationships, we will listen, understand and strive to exceed customer expectations. As a collaborative HR team, we build on our strengths and look for best practices and continuous improvement in all of our functions and roles. Through the use of business intelligence, we will work to establish HR metrics and goals for our activities and benchmark our work. We are able to implement these best practices through major initiatives such as the leadership training program, staff development and training, staff compensation practices and staff satisfaction projects, which are tremendous opportunities for us to help our campus thrive.