Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources provides a comprehensive human resources management program for Oregon State University Employees located in 40 locations throughout the state.

Mission

Provide innovative leadership, direction, and services in achieving an effective and high quality workforce at Oregon State University.

Vision

• OSU is the higher education employer of choice
• OSU provides opportunities for all its employees to achieve their career and work life goals
• OSU employees use state-of-the-art technology to access human resources information and transact work life activities
• Collaborative partnerships exist between OHR and its campus constituencies, utilizing best practices in the field of human resources management
• All administrators, managers, and supervisors will be highly skilled in human resources management and will view personal and professional development of themselves and their staff as a continuous, on-going responsibility
• Cultural awareness and diversity is an integral part of the University’s community and work environment

Values

• Quality is foremost in all that we do
• We focus on fair and equitable management of our responsibilities while promoting productivity and effectiveness throughout OSU
• Flexibility, mutual exchange of ideas, and continuous improvements are essential to success
• Integrity must be expressed in all that we do and say
• Diversity in the University's culture is critical to success
• Employee innovation and recognition of contribution results in superior performance
• Each employee has a significant role in the achievement of the University’s mission
• OHR promotes and contributes to a work environment that encourages life-long learning and development