About HRS

• Mission

  To attract, support, and retain a diverse workforce by providing exceptional customer service through strategic, value-added, innovative, and efficient operations, programs, and policies that support and advance the overall mission and core values of UMB.

• Vision

  Human Resource Services aspires to be a model for excellence and leadership in human resources dedicated to providing the highest level of expert consultation and support, anticipating the needs of our customers, promoting a healthy work environment, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering transparent and collaborative partnerships to best serve the UMB community.

Guiding Principles

• Collaboration

  We collaborate in our work to leverage the knowledge and resources available both internally and externally to HR to achieve the best and most innovative possible outcomes. 

  Credibility

  We earn trust by exhibiting confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and sharing knowledge and expertise. 

  Communication

  We maintain open, respectful, and transparent communication to foster a well-informed workforce. 

• Stewardship

  We serve as champions of the University’s financial, environmental, social, and physical resources. We strive to ensure that we sustain a high level of responsibility and integrity for current and future generations. 

  Teamwork

  We believe in working together to enhance our individual efforts and encourage the diversity of thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds, and we foster effective work relationships through courteous, cooperative, and professional interactions, maintaining a collegial environment.