About Human Resource Services
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 Compliance and Equity Management (OCEM) and Payroll.
Our Vision
All employees will be positively engaged in achieving their greatest potential while contributing to the success of the university.
Our Mission
Human Resource Services fosters an environment of integrity and collaboration through innovative solutions and communications contributing to the successful recruitment, development, and retention of university employees.
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.
Human Resource Services Staff
| Department Leader | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Byers | Assistant Vice President & Director | michelle.byers@uni.edu | 319-273-2422 | |
| Benefits & HRIS Team | ||||
| Beth Kuehl | HRIS & Benefits Administrator | beth.kuehl@uni.edu | 319-273-3425 | |
| A. Jay Behnke | HRIS Specialist | ajay.behnke@uni.edu | 319-273-2572 | |
| Therese Callaghan | Employee Well-being Coordinator | therese.callaghan@uni.edu | 319-273-4246 | |
| 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 | |
| Carissa Johnson | Clerk IV (HRIS) | carissa.k.johnson@uni | 319-273-2954 | |
| Jesse Lahmann | Benefits Coordinator | jesse.lahmann@uni.edu | 319-273-2824 | |
| Employment Team | ||||
| Lisa Frush | Employment Manager | lisa.frush@uni.edu | 319-273-6060 | |
| Jennifer Cole | Clerk IV (P&S Employment) | jennifer.cole@uni.edu | 319-273-3424 | |
| Melissa Engdahl | P&S Employment Coordinator | melissa.engdahl@uni.edu | 319-273-6300 | |
| Tresa Habinck | Clerk IV (Merit Employment) | tresa.habinck@uni.edu | 319-273-2503 | |
| Scott Klahsen | Faculty & Merit Employment Coordinator | scott.klahsen@uni.edu | 319-273-6110 | |
| Employee Leave & Accommodation Team | ||||
| Melissa Ward | Employee Leave & Accommodation Coordinator | melissa.ward@uni.edu | 319-273-6164 | |
Contact Information
Employment and/or Income Verification
The University of Northern Iowa uses The Work Number® to provide automated employment and income verifications.