About OHR

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources!

Working in collaboration with the University community, the Office of Human Resources, through the departments of Administration, Benefits, Compensation, Employee and Labor Relations, HCM Solutions, Organization Development, Client Services, Talent Acquisition, and the University Child Development Center, is an integral component in support of the University of Pittsburgh's mission to advance teaching, research, and public service.

Our Mission

Recruit, develop, retain, and support a talented and high-performing workforce, and partner in maintaining a productive and dynamic work environment.

Our Vision

Serve as a center of excellence in providing foundational support for advancing the University's mission by helping make Pitt an outstanding place to work, grow, and thrive.

Our Values

Service Excellence

We deliver user-friendly programs and professional expertise with integrity and innovation, working collaboratively across disciplines to meet the evolving needs of our community and provide cutting-edge solutions that drive impact.

Well-being & Belonging

We champion both individual and institutional well-being by creating a welcoming environment that values different perspectives and backgrounds and fosters a supportive and productive culture where everyone can succeed and thrive.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to consistent standards of professionalism and care, honoring our commitments and taking ownership of our actions and outcomes with transparency and professionalism.

Trust

We build trust through open and honest communication and reliable operations that demonstrate our unwavering commitment to excellence and the communities we serve.

Collaboration

We connect people, ideas, and resources across boundaries to establish partnerships, strengthen relationships, and achieve outcomes greater than any of us could accomplish alone.

Communication

We engage with clarity and respect, openly and in a timely manner, fostering dialogue that informs, empowers, and brings our community together around shared goals.

Innovation

We embrace curiosity, creative thinking, and emerging technologies to develop forward-looking solutions, continuously improving our programs and services through digital transformation and tech-enabled approaches that meet the changing needs of our community.

Our Governance

The Office of Human Resources functions under a shared governance model. Operating under the oversight of the Office of the Chancellor, our operations rely on collaborations with various University community stakeholders to ensure everyone's voices are heard and needs are addressed.

Recognizing Employee Excellence

Communications & Happenings

Sustainable Practices

The Office of Human Resources was recently named a "Green Office" by Pitt Sustainability. This is in recognition of our efforts to become more sustainable with our purchases, decisions, activities, and events.