Human Resources Strategy and Governance

The USG Human Resources (HR) team provides strategic leadership in developing HR programs designed to support effectiveness across the USG.  The team also provides policy development and oversight, workforce analytics, and contract management. USG HR sets governance standards that promote collaboration, ethical conduct, accountability, and legal compliance with state and federal law, and ensuring HR policies align with the Board of Regents’ vision and the University System’s mission.
 

Total Rewards (Health Benefits, Retirement, and Well-being)

The USG Total Rewards team oversees the administration and strategic direction of the University System’s Total Rewards program, ensuring that institution employees have access to competitive benefits, a comprehensive retirement program, and well-being initiatives. By managing vendor relationships, compliance, and program enhancements, the team ensures employees receive high-quality benefits that support their financial security and overall health and well-being. 

Human Resources Technology and Workforce Analytics

As the functional owner of the human capital management system (HCM), USG HR ensures that HCM platforms align with organizational strategy, in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and employee development. This encompasses collaboration with USG institutions, Information Technology Services (ITS), the Shared Services Center (SSC), and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while driving efficiency through technology and data-driven decision-making. USG HR leverages workforce analytics to identify trends and inform decision-making. 

Collaborative Partnerships with Institutional Leadership  

USG HR actively fosters strong partnerships with institutional leaders. This collaborative approach ensures that institutional HR needs are addressed holistically, best practices are shared, compliance is maintained, and institutional needs are effectively addressed, contributing to a cohesive HR strategy across the University System.

Policy and Compensation

The policy and compensation team supports compliance with Board of Regents, state, and federal regulations by researching and collaborating with system office peers and leadership to develop and implement systemwide human resources policies. They create best practice guidelines for salary administration, manage USG incentive and salary administration programs, and support leadership on executive compensation. The team also works closely with HR, payroll, and benefits to implement legislated salary adjustments, such as cost-of-living and merit increases, while participating in special projects that review and design compensation programs to meet organizational needs.

Workplace Culture (Performance Management and Employee Relations)

USG Human Resources supports each institution’s mission to foster respectful and productive environments. The team works with institutional leadership to advise on escalated employee relations and performance management items.