Mission of the Office of Human Resources

Revised:  06/19/2009

The Office of Human Resources strives to be a centralized collaborative business partner of all Human Resource needs for Wichita State University.

The Office of Human Resources at Wichita State University supports three primary groups:

• University Employees – our office will:
  • help acclimate new employees;
  • ensure a productive and ethical work environment;
  • administer benefits;
  • provide training and development during employment;
  • facilitate accurate timekeeping and appropriate compensation.
      
• University Leaders – our office will strive to be a strategic partner in:
  • fulfilling their needs and goals;
  • ensuring continued leadership success;
  • recruiting and selecting the best-qualified candidates for employment;
  • providing tools to assist with planning employee assessment and efficient operations.
      
• Neighbors and Community – we will help the University continue to be a constructive community partner and educational institution of choice through volunteerism and community involvement.
    

The following values guide and direct our interactions and work:

• To be knowledgeable and proactive on all Human Resource subjects.
• To be trustworthy, realistic, respectful and confidential in all matters.
• To interact in a positive, helpful and friendly manner.
• To be timely in our responses.
    

From Hiring to Retiring – HR is here to help!