Meet Our Team

Human Resources (HR) is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of services that improve the lives of those who work, learn, and visit the University of Kansas. Through the delivery of innovative valuable services, HR guides and supports an inclusive community of excellence where people flourish. The department is an administrative unit under the Office of the Chancellor.

Leadership Team

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HR Team

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HR Partners

- Strategic HR planning
- Partnering with unit leaders and employees
- Managing complex HR issues
- Addressing challenges with HR policies and procedures
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Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence

- Provides Recruiting activities for Faculty, Staff and Student appointments
- Dual career services
- Visa application support
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People Support Center of Excellence

- Onboarding of new and returning employees
- Transactional appointment and funding changes
- Assists supervisors and employees with time and leave reporting
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Total Rewards

- Benefits
- Compensation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- ADA Resource Center
- Leave programs (FMLA, Parental, and Shared Leave)
- Workplace accommodations

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Employee Relations

- Conflict resolution
- Workplace concerns
- Counseling and disciplinary action
- Exit interviews
- Performance management
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HR/Pay Team

- Operation of the HR/Pay system
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Learning and Development

- Training and professional development programs
- Organizational development and design
- Meeting and retreat facilitation
- Leadership and performance coaching
- Strategic Visioning
- New employee orientation
- System administration of MyTalent
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Help Desk

- First line support to University employees and stakeholders
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Program