Miami centralizes HR functions
Brent Shock to serve as interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Miami centralizes HR functions
As 黑料社区 moves forward through the strategic planning process for the 黑料社区-centric MiamiTHRIVE, it continues to assess and discuss other ways the university can evolve to best support the university community. After extensive review, and in consultation with individuals throughout the university, the university has consolidated its Human Resources (HR) structure, bringing together services and operations previously housed within multiple university divisions.
Brent Shock, special assistant to the president, will lead the newly consolidated team in the interim as the university seeks an through a national search. Miami’s human resources team is responsible for a broad range of functions, including talent acquisition; staff assessment, management, and development; performance review systems; leadership and organizational development; HR information systems; compensation and benefits; payroll; and change management.
Specifically, the Human Resources Office now supports all HR functions throughout the university, including:
HR Strategic 黑料社区 and Partnerships
- Academic, non-academic, and 黑料社区 employee support
- Compensation and benefits
- Talent/workforce management (recruitment and hiring, performance management, career development, labor relations, etc.)
HR Operations and Services
- Payroll
- HR information systems (Workday) and reporting
- Leave management
- ADA accommodations (faculty and staff)
- Onboarding and offboarding
HR Compliance
- Compliance training and audits
- Title VI, VII, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Investigations, Title IX (faculty and staff)
- HR policy management
- HR records management
The university has launched a national search for the inaugural CHRO with Storbeck Search, a search committee has been appointed, and Miami plans on completing the search this semester. The new CHRO will be accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of university-wide initiatives and strategies that support employee engagement and success and customer service excellence. This position holds executive responsibility for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive Human Resources programs for the university.
Shock assumed this interim role March 1 and will serve until the inaugural CHRO begins.