About HRS
The Office of Human Resources is responsible for organizing, directing and evaluating programs related to the recruitment, development, retention, and retirement of employees while complying with applicable governmental regulations.
UNI Human Resource Services (HRS) is a department within the Finance & Operations. Complementary departments to HRS are Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Payroll.
Value Statements
Integrity
We advocate and demonstrate truthfulness, equity, ethical behavior, and honor our commitments in a culture of mutual respect.
Professionalism
We listen objectively and serve as a positive role model in all aspects of our conduct and performance.
Relationships
We actively build and maintain respectful partnerships that support the success of the university.
Service
We are committed to meeting the needs of the university community while modeling a high level of stewardship.
Our Vision
All employees will be positively engaged in achieving their greatest potential while contributing to the success of the university.
Human Resource Services Staff
| Department Leader | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Byers | Assistant Vice President & Director | [email protected] | 319-273-2422 | |
| Benefits & HRIS Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Kuehl | Assistant Director HRIS & Benefits | [email protected] | 319-273-3425 | |
| Miranda Cornish | Secretary III (Benefits Specialist) | [email protected] | 319-273-2423 | |
| Tammi Dean | Clerk IV (HRIS) | [email protected] | 319-273-7734 | |
| Ashley Gehrls | Clerk IV (HRIS & Benefits) | [email protected] | 319-273-5456 | |
| Connie Gergen | Clerk IV (HRIS) | [email protected] | 319-273-2572 | |
| Carissa Johnson | Benefits & HRIS Coordinator | [email protected] | 319-273-4246 | |
| Matt Johnson | Clerk IV (HRIS) | [email protected] | 319-273-5584 | |
| Jesse Lahmann | Senior Benefits Analyst | [email protected] | 319-273-2824 | |
| Employment Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Frush | Assistant Director Employment | [email protected] | 319-273-6060 | |
| Jennifer Cole | Clerk IV (P&S Employment) | [email protected] | 319-273-3424 | |
| Jordan Cornwell | Recruitment Specialist | [email protected] | 319-273-3536 | |
| Melissa Engdahl | P&S Employment Coordinator | [email protected] | 319-273-6300 | |
| Scott Klahsen | Faculty & Merit Employment Coordinator | [email protected] | 319-273-6110 | |
| Meg McCann | Clerk IV (Merit Employment) | [email protected] | 319-273-2503 | |
| Employee Support Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Heath | Employee Relations Coordinator | [email protected] | 319-273-6219 | |
| Melissa Ward | Employee Leave & Accommodations Coordinator | [email protected] | 319-273-6164 | |
Employment and/or Income Verification
The University of Northern Iowa uses The Work Number® to provide automated employment and income verifications.