Led by Vice President Marie Williams, University Human Resources (UHR) is committed to empowering the people who make Brown’s mission possible. Whether you are a current employee, prospective candidate or manager, we provide guidance, resources and expertise to help you succeed.

General Inquiries: universityhr@brown.edu

UHR is organized into specialized teams that address every stage of your work life at Brown. From everyday questions to long-term strategic planning, our team is here to partner with you.

• Benefits & Wellness
• Compensation & Organizational Services
• Employee & Labor Relations
• HR Business Partner Services
• Learning, Development & Engagement
• Talent Acquisition & Employment Services

The Benefits & Wellness team advances the well-being of Brown employees through comprehensive benefits and supportive programs. From health, dental and vision coverage to retirement planning, wellness initiatives, and support for leaves and accommodations, the team ensures employees have the resources they need to thrive.

How to Reach Us

• General Inquiries: benefits_office@brown.edu
• Accommodations and Leaves of Absence: accommodations@brown.edu
• Child Care Subsidy: childcare@brown.edu
• Employee and Dependent Education Benefits: educational_benefits@brown.edu
• Wellness and Work-Life Programs: worklife@brown.edu

The Compensation & Organizational Services team ensures staffing and salary resources are managed equitably, competitively and strategically. With expertise in organizational design, job classification and market-driven compensation, they help departments build high-performing teams and sustain a strong, mission-aligned workforce.

General Inquiries: compensation_office@brown.edu

The Employee & Labor Relations team promotes a fair, inclusive and productive work environment. As a trusted resource for employees and managers, they provide guidance on performance management, conflict resolution and University policies. The team also helps resolve workplace concerns through neutral mediation and represents the University in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements for unionized staff.

General Inquiries: employeeandlaborrelations@brown.edu

The HR Business Partner Services team serves as strategic liaisons between UHR and departments across the Finance & Administration division. They provide customized guidance to employees and leaders, supporting workforce planning, employee development and organizational effectiveness.

The Learning, Development & Engagement team cultivates professional growth and organizational success through training, leadership development programs and skill-building initiatives. They also foster community and recognition through events like Staff Development Day and BEAR Day, which celebrates employee service milestones and professional excellence.

General Inquiries: ldeteam@brown.edu

The Talent Acquisition & Employment Services team partners with departments to attract, select and retain talented individuals, connects students with meaningful academic and administrative opportunities that build skills and enrich the campus community, and manages temporary positions that help departments run smoothly. The HR Service Center provides I-9 processing, notary services and other resources, making it easy to get help whenever it's needed.

How to Reach Us

• Employment: employment@brown.edu
• HR Service Center: hrservicecenter@brown.edu
• Student Employment: student_employment@brown.edu