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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Human Resources

Committed to Excellence

Mission Statement

The mission of Department of Human Resources is to enhance the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's pursuit of excellence by providing the University with expertise and best practices in the areas of recruitment, motivation, development, and retention of the University's most valuable resource -- high-performing people.

Vision

  • The Department of Human Resources aspires to: Be the "best in class" among competing institutions with regard to human resource programs and practices.
  • Help make UNL the employer of choice among competing institutions.
  • Be a key advisor to University decision makers on institutional initiatives and culture as they impact people.
  • Lead the campus in strategic Human Resources planning through programs and practices that value our employees.
Values
The Department of Human Resources fully embraces the stated values of the University of Nebraska. The University:
  • Focuses on the needs and aspirations of the people it serves
  • Is a learning organization and is committed to discovery and engagement
  • Values innovation, individuals and ideas
  • Is accountable for actions and outcomes
  • Seeks to enhance quality through strengths
  • Makes the best use of resources to achieve its mission
  • Provides optimal opportunities for learning
  • Is committed to diversity at all levels
We, in Human Resources, incorporate these values into the University's NUValues Program, through which we select, develop, reward and retain UNL people. The NUValues Program recognizes the following core competencies in our people:
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Customer/quality focus
  • Inclusiveness
  • Occupational knowledge/technology orientation
  • Team focus
  • Leadership