Mark V. Roehling

Mark V. Roehling is a Professor at the School of Human Resources & Labor Relations, Michigan State University. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management (1997) and a JD from the University of Michigan (1981). His expertise spans legal aspects of HR management, employment rights, talent acquisition, and workplace fairness. Prior to academia, he practiced law specializing in employment litigation and worked at General Motors in HR.

Affiliations:

• Executive Editor, Human Resource Management (2004-2008)
• Editorial Board Member, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Journal
• Co-PI on NSF ADVANCE grants ($3.98M) addressing faculty diversity

Research Focus:
Roehling's work examines discrimination in hiring (weight, criminal background, gender), legal defensibility of employment policies, and aligning organizational values with HR practices. Key themes include sexual harassment training efficacy, obesity-related workplace bias, and fair consideration of criminal records. His research has appeared in Journal of Applied Psychology, Harvard Business Review, and media outlets like WSJ and BBC.

Recent Trends in Articles:
His 2010-2013 work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to discrimination, using legal, behavioral, and ethical frameworks. Recent focus includes global employment law risks, meta-analyses of weight bias effects, and the intersection of race/sex/weight in workplace outcomes.

Awards & Grants:

• 2006: NSF grant ($25K) on Michigan weight discrimination law
• 1997 Shuman Best Paper Award
• Nominations for Kanter (2001) and Ulrich-Lake (2003) Awards

Teaching: Teaches graduate courses in employment law, talent management, and strategic HRM. Known for bridging legal theory with practical HR challenges.

Professional Activities: Led HRM Division committees at the Academy of Management, reviewed for 15+ journals, and advised on law enforcement recruitment and workplace wellness plans.