The Department of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity (HREO) is composed of several sections with a variety of programs to enhance the personal and professional lives of KU faculty, staff, and student employees.
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Provides HR support for university community.
Program Examples
- FMLA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment
- Shared Leave, Leave Without Pay
- University Telephone Directory
- Employment Verifications
- Work Station Ergonomics
- Performance Evaluation
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Assists faculty and staff in making informed benefits decisions serving as an advocate and resource.
Program Examples
- Retirement Plans (mandatory & voluntary)
- Health, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision and Optional Group Life Insurance
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Death & Disability Benefits
- GTA/GRA Health Insurance
- Other Voluntary Benefit Programs (KPERS buybacks, Long-Term Care, Learning Quest, Savings Bonds, United Way)
- Pre-retirement and Retirement Counseling
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Facilitates university support staff and unclassified professional staffing and position management for the University community.
Program Examples
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Assists in providing a positive, constructive, and efficient work environment for all employees.
Program Examples
- Conciliation and Conflict Management
- Diversity Training
- Labor Relations
- Evaluation Appeals & Grievance resolution
- Workplace Violence Program
- Performance Management
- Counseling & Discipline
- Employee Recognition
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Discrimination Resolution
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Works to improve the ease and efficiency of users by support and implementation of technology.
Program Examples
- Human Resources/Payroll System Administration, Security, Reporting, and Training
- DEMIS Gross and Fringe, Security, Reporting, and Training
- HR/EO Web and System Development and Administration
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Provides training and professional development programs for university faculty and staff.
Program Examples
- Leadership and Management Development
- Organizational Climate Assessment, Team Building, and Intervention Services
- In-house Customized Trainings
- Meeting and Retreat Facilitation
- Leadership/Performance Coaching
- Workplace Counseling and Conciliation
- Grief/Crisis Management in the Workplace
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Facilitates personnel activities with Research sector and coordinates special programs.
Program Examples
- Personnel Actions Research Sector, including Hires, Promotions, Non-Reappointments, etc.
- International Employment Resource
- Policy Interpretation
- HR/EO Training Development
- Special Projects
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