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.
University Human Resources
University Human Resources
Our employees are integral to Brown’s mission of academic excellence, intellectual freedom and service.
University Human Resources
Our employees are integral to Brown’s mission of academic excellence, intellectual freedom and service.
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
Integral to Brown’s Success
“Brown University gives opportunity, not just for me, but for my family and my community.”
“I never thought I’d be in finance and doing what I’m doing today, and I have Brown to thank for that.”
“As a single mom, Brown has provided me the flexibility and support to be able to work to my fullest potential, all while still feeling like I can be the mom I’d like to be.”
Flexible Work
Learn about our innovative approaches to meeting the University’s operational needs while promoting balance between work and personal life for its staff.
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Welcome to Brown: we are delighted you are joining us! This page outlines key information, resources and steps to support you before your first day and throughout your early months at the University.
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.
Lead with impact. Access the tools and resources you need to support your team at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Working as a student employee at Brown provides opportunities to build valuable skills, gain professional experience and contribute to the University community.
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.