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
| Name | Position | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Byers | Assistant Vice President & Director | michelle.byers@uni.edu | 319-273-2422 |
Benefits & HRIS Team
| Name | Position | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Kuehl | Assistant Director HRIS & Benefits | beth.kuehl@uni.edu | 319-273-3425 |
| Miranda Cornish | Secretary III (Benefits Specialist) | miranda.cornish@uni.edu | 319-273-2423 |
| Tammi Dean | Clerk IV (HRIS) | tammi.dean@uni.edu | 319-273-7734 |
| Connie Gergen | Clerk IV (HRIS) | connie.gergen@uni.edu | 319-273-2572 |
| Carissa Johnson | Benefits & HRIS Coordinator | carissa.k.johnson@uni.edu | 319-273-4246 |
| Matt Johnson | Clerk IV (HRIS) | matt.johnson@uni.edu | 319-273-5584 |
| Jesse Lahmann | Senior Benefits Analyst | jesse.lahmann@uni.edu | 319-273-2824 |
Employment Team
| Name | Position | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Frush | Assistant Director Employment | lisa.frush@uni.edu | 319-273-6060 |
| Jennifer Cole | Clerk IV (Faculty and P&S Employment) | jennifer.cole@uni.edu | 319-273-3424 |
| Jordan Cornwell | Recruitment Specialist | jordan.cornwell@uni.edu | 319-273-3536 |
| Beth Daniels | Clerk IV (Merit Employment) | beth.daniels@uni.edu | 319-273-2503 |
| Melissa Engdahl | P&S Employment Coordinator | melissa.engdahl@uni.edu | 319-273-6300 |
| Scott Klahsen | Faculty & Merit Employment Coordinator | scott.klahsen@uni.edu | 319-273-6110 |
Employee Support Team
| Name | Position | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Heath | Employee Relations Coordinator | jesse.heath@uni.edu | 319-273-6219 |
| Melissa Ward | Employee Leave & Accommodations Coordinator | melissa.ward@uni.edu | 319-273-6164 |
Employment and/or Income Verification
The University of Northern Iowa uses The Work Number® to provide automated employment and income verifications.