University Human Resources

University Human Resources

Our employees are integral to Brown’s mission of academic excellence, intellectual freedom and service.

Brown University is a top-ten employer in the vibrant city of Providence. When you work at Brown, you belong to a community of diverse and talented individuals who support one another.

Top 10 Employer in Rhode Island


Ranked #8 largest employer in Rhode Island


17 percent Diverse Employees


Roughly 17 percent of staff are from historically underrepresented groups


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Open Enrollment Takes Place November 4-25, 2024!

​Open Enrollment is the time to review and update your benefits to reflect your current needs and future plans. All changes made during this period will take effect on January 1, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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October Professional Development Updates

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we’re excited to bring you a fresh batch of professional development opportunities to fall into! This October is all about growth, learning, and cozying up to new skills that will help you thrive.

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UHR publishes curated pages with quick links, time-sensitive announcements and upcoming opportunities and deadlines.

Welcome to Brown: we are glad you are joining us! Together, we can cultivate a collaborative and thriving community of exceptional talent.
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You are an integral member of a diverse community of talented professionals whose work supports Brown’s mission of academic excellence, intellectual freedom and service.
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Explore these UHR resources designed to help you navigate your supervisory or managerial role, and find just-in-time tools for successful leadership.
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At Brown University, we offer a wide range of exciting and challenging job opportunities for students. Working on campus gives students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and build skills for the future. Student Employment is here to support you in providing tools and resources to assist with student jobs on campus.
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Find the full list of human resources policies. Brown University policies support the University's mission, enhance operational excellence, communicate expectations of the community, mitigate risk, and support compliance. This site allows users to view policies, explore by policy topic, or search for specific policies.
For employment-related transactions, Workday is the system of record for HR, finance, learning, payroll, recruiting, and post-award grant accounting information at Brown University. The system and its support practices are audited annually and must comply with regulations as it pertains to these functions.