Dear Colleagues:
We are writing to update you on the HR Now initiative. The campus teams have been working hard, and we are now at the point of being able to begin implementation of new and expanded services and structures that will support best in class HR services. The focus of the initiative is to provide expanded support for attracting, developing, supporting, and retaining our faculty and staff. Here is some of the transformational work that has been taking place.
Expanded HR Business Partner Role
The HR Now Steering Committee completed its foundational work and provided recommendations for strengthening embedded HR support across the university with dedicated, full-time HR resources aligned to all colleges, schools, and operational divisions. This investment in an expanded HR Business Partner role will create a network connected to Central HR that is responsive to local needs and supplements the good work that is already taking place to support HR needs. The HR Business Partners will provide high level strategic and consultative guidance and support to the areas they serve and will bring consistency in HR practices and the application of policies and processes across the university.
A Streamlined HR Experience
Redesigned and streamlined HR processes, a new time and attendance reporting system, and other HR technology enhancements will also help make it easier to get things done, and to reduce administrative burdens on our faculty and staff. For more information about ongoing process and technology enhancements visit the Implementation Dashboard.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
The intricate details on staffing and workflows for new services and roles are being finalized during this implementation phase. Like the HR Now work to date, the implementation phase will be collaborative and inclusive of our campus community, and you are encouraged to continue to provide feedback on emerging plans by visiting this brief feedback survey.
Please access the HR Now Video for details on this transformational work and visit the HR Now website’s new Implementation Dashboard to keep up-to-date on the progress of the new structures and plans.
Sincerely,
Judith Greiman Jed M. Shivers
Chief Deputy to the President Sr. Vice President
Sr. VP, Government & Community Relations Finance & Administration
