University Human Resources

Reorganizations

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Reorganizations

Organizational structures must evolve to support changing priorities, programs and resources. Brown University supports thoughtful, strategic organizational design to ensure work is aligned effectively and resources are used efficiently.

UHR Compensation Services partners with senior leaders, department heads and HR Business Partners to review and guide organizational changes that may impact multiple roles or reporting structures.

A reorganization is typically required when changes in programs, staffing levels or resource allocation result in significant shifts to departmental structure or multiple positions.

Review and Approval Process

All reorganizations require a formal review by University Human Resources. Depending on the scope and nature of the proposed changes, additional approvals may also be required.

At a minimum, reorganization requests must include:

  • A summary of the business rationale driving the proposed changes
  • An overview of the organizational review process
  • A description of the proposed structural and staffing changes
  • Current and proposed organizational charts
  • New and/or revised job descriptions
  • A costing and budget impact analysis

Compensation Services works closely with department leadership and HR Business Partners throughout the development, review and approval process to ensure consistency, equity and compliance with institutional guidelines.

Support and Consultation

Compensation Services is available to consult with departments at any stage of the process, from early planning through final approval, to support effective and well-structured organizational design.

For questions or additional information, please contact compensation_services@brown.edu.