Human Resources & Inclusive Community

About Us

Vision

BE the HR team that empowers a resilient, truly inclusive, and future-ready workforce—driving institutional excellence and public good through innovation, and strategic collaboration.

Mission

We will attract, retain, and inspire exceptional talent by:

Aligning HR practices with institutional mission and evolving workforce needs
Fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and continuous learning
Prioritizing employee wellbeing, belonging, and career mobility
Embracing data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management

Values

Inclusive Community: It’s in our name. We matter, and all of you, as individuals, matter. Partnership and Collaboration: We are here to serve our DU community, and commit to becoming a more responsive and thoughtful partner. Lifelong Learning: As a part of the DU vision, we are committed to maximizing the potential of each individual.

HRIC Strategic Plan

The University of Denver Division of Human Resources & Inclusive Community (HRIC) is committed to fostering an inclusive culture through strategic leadership and innovative solutions that serve and support the University's vision, mission, and goals. We provide exemplary HR services and programs to attract, inspire, and sustain excellence in our community, enabling a world class workforce by empowering employees to maximize their potential. It is increasingly clear that an engaged, talented faculty and staff will be critical to realizing DU's considerable aspirations and supporting a new generation of students.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan

HRIC Strategic Plan

HRIC Annual Cycle

HRIC strategic priorities happen all year! We’ve created this handy calendar graphic to help you know when important events take place and when you can expect to hear from your HRIC partners. For example, remember, you should be working toward your goals for your performance evaluations year-round, so make sure you are checking in with your supervisor and tweaking those goals every quarter! You can also see fun employee engagement events like the Crimson Classic on this calendar so you’ll never miss a thing.