HR is committed to fostering a university-wide human resources community of practice. Through collaboration and connection, we work to strengthen HR functions and practices within this community as we all support university leadership and institutional priorities. We will build and enhance connections throughout the network of Human Resources professionals and practitioners on campus and leverage relationships among this community and campus constituents.
Our daily work is guided by the following strategic principles:
- We lead with respect, curiosity, and positive intent. We engage one another and our campus colleagues with trust, care, and openness — valuing diverse expertise, experiences, and backgrounds; sharing information freely; and communicating with clarity and candor so that every interaction builds confidence, connection, and trust.
- We deliver consistent, approachable, and human-centered services and guidance. We design and continuously improve systems, processes, and guidance that are fair, consistent, inclusive, logical, and easy to navigate. We explain the reasoning behind our decisions and tailor our approach to the unique needs of each situation, removing barriers and striving to ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
- We navigate and influence change through transparency, adaptability, collaboration, and strengths-based leadership. We navigate complexity by being transparent, communicating the "why" clearly, fostering adaptability and shared understanding, and honoring contributions from across the university as we grow and evolve together.
