Our diverse and talented workforce deserves an outstanding employee experience. That's where we come in.
Our Purpose
University HR supports Stanford's mission in these ways:
- Attract, develop, reward and retain a diverse and talented workforce
- Foster a productive work environment where people feel valued
- Support the changing nature of work and the workplace environment
- Add value and reflect good stewardship of resources
- Are fair, ethical and legally compliant
Our Organizational Structure and How to Contact Us
Our Vice President for Human Resources reports to Stanford's President and ensures the university's leaders are informed about workforce issues and guided when making strategic decisions. View a listing of departments and groups that make up University Human Resources, along with their key services, plans and programs and how to contact them.
Our Workplace Recognition
We're proud to highlight recent workplace recognition.
Our Current Projects
Our projects and priorities reflect the direction of Stanford's leaders as a major employer in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Employee Policies
The Administrative Guide contains Stanford's workplace (non-research) policies; Chapter 2 is Human Resources and Chapter 12 is Global Activities, which includes HR policies for international employees. Faculty policies are contained in the Faculty Handbook.
Our Services, Programs and Plans
All employee and retiree services, programs and plans are included in the Cardinal at Work website.