Departmental Overview

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.

• Administrative Services

   

  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

   

• Benefits

   

  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

   

• Employment & Equal Opportunity

   

  Facilitates university support staff and unclassified professional staffing and position management for the University community.
  Program Examples

  • Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
  • Disability Accommodation
  • Recruitment and Placement
  • Staffing Strategies
  • Organizational Analysis
  • FLSA and Job Title Determination AND Classification, FLSA Training
  • Salary Administration
  • Exit Interviews
  • Staff Tuition Assistance

   

• Employee Relations

   

  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

   

• Information Systems

   

  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

   

• Professional & Organizational Effectiveness

   

  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

   

• Research Liaison & Special Projects

   

  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