Human Resources Manager

Employer: Saginaw Intermediate School District Location: Saginaw County, Michigan Assignment Location: Saginaw; services also support assigned local school districts Available Positions: At least 1 Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Human Resources Classification: Administration/Non-Bargaining Salary Range: $70,736--$74,285 Reports To: Executive Director and Director of Human Resources General Summary The Human Resources Manager oversees HR staff and daily operations for Saginaw Intermediate School District and assigned local school districts in accordance with service agreements. The position manages services throughout the employee lifecycle, HR systems and data integrity, implementation of collective bargaining agreements and board policies, and oversight of leave, workers' compensation, and unemployment administration. The HR Manager develops and analyzes workforce metrics, prepares reports and recommendations to inform leadership decisions, and oversees annual process reviews to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and the employee experience. Essential Responsibilities - Support HR Generalist positions, including system configuration, annual rollover coordination, and compliance with board policies and collective bargaining agreements. - Ensure accurate execution of collective bargaining agreement terms, board policy updates, and contractual wage and benefit adjustments across SISD and assigned local districts. - Manage key HR initiatives and cross-functional projects aligned with SISD organizational goals. - Collaborate with HR, Finance, SISD departments, and local district leadership to ensure seamless service delivery. - Manage HR service delivery throughout the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition through offboarding. - Provide timely, accurate, professional HR services to local districts under service agreements. - Oversee leave administration, including FMLA and ESTA, consistent with agreements, policies, and applicable laws. - Oversee workers' compensation administration, including regulatory compliance, third-party administrator oversight, complex return-to-work cases, and escalated claims. - Support the Benefits and Leaves Specialist with contested unemployment claims, appeals, and state hearings. - Manage HR systems, including Skyward, BambooHR, and Frontline, overseeing configuration, troubleshooting, annual rollovers, workflow automation, and data integrity. - Oversee biannual Registry of Education Personnel state reporting for SISD and assigned districts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. - Develop and monitor HR metrics, analyze recruitment and workforce trends, and prepare reports, dashboards, and required surveys. - Translate findings into recommendations supporting talent acquisition, workforce planning, and process improvement. - Support benefits staff during rate renewals, open enrollment, and other peak periods. - Collaborate with Finance on financial audits. - Validate biweekly payroll data, resolve discrepancies with Payroll, and communicate significant issues and recommendations to HR leadership. - Participate in the SISD HR Roundtable Group. - Perform other duties assigned by HR leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relate