Who We Are
The HR Community of Practice is a group of university employees engaged in meaningful human resources (HR) work. The group functions with shared responsibility for HR, topical knowledge, specific competencies, and a focus on inclusion and collaboration.
HR professionals working in campus units and in University HR have unique, interdependent roles to play to ensure the HR work is accomplished at the University of Oregon. Varied perspectives and partnerships bring strength to our overall practice.
- HR professionals and practitioners working in University HR are accountable for providing university-wide perspective, strategy, and leadership; determining overall equitable and consistent processes; focus on continuous improvement; and delivering accessible training, resources, and guidance to support all.
- HR professionals and practitioners working in units are accountable for support of university-wide policy and process; understanding of unit-based mission, process, and policy; engaging with and directing to resources and training; identifying issues and concerns that would benefit from consultation with University HR; and an investment in continuous improvement.
Together HR professionals and practitioners work to foster creativity, critical thinking, and compliance. Our intention is to reduce duplication of efforts, increase efficiencies, grow education and knowledge, and continue to build and improve our HR competencies.
The HR Community of Practice group meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2:00 PM - except for adjustments due to holidays.
Monthly Meeting Schedule
HR Community of Practice meetings are scheduled on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 PM and are hosted virtually via the Zoom video platform. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to HR Partners in the meeting reminder email. The meeting presentation will be available on the Meeting Highlights web page after the meeting. Upcoming Meetings:
- August 6, 2025 - in person
- September 3, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025 - in person at the EMU
Meetings and trainings are also listed on the HR Community of Practice calendar available online or via Microsoft Outlook.
Next HR Community of Practice meeting:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00-3:00 p.m., via Zoom. UO Library Browsing Room. Please RSVP
The meeting presentation and highlights will be available on the HR SharePoint in HR Community Meetings after the meeting.
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HR Community Training Professional Development
University Human Resources has developed training and professional development specifically for the HR Community of Practice. Training is designed to equip HR practitioners and professionals with the needed knowledge and skills to perform effectively. Professional development is guided by the competencies required for the varying types of Human Resources work. Access the suite of competencies for UO Human Resources practitioners to assist in developing your training path.
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HR practitioners and professionals need to possess technical HR expertise, an understanding of supervisory practices and management principles, and the ability to advance diversity and inclusion efforts in order to be successful in their roles. The HRCP program focuses on knowledge areas and targets skills in the following content areas - recruitment, employee and labor relations, operations, benefits, employee engagement, and leadership.
Training is delivered through a variety of formats. On-demand, virtual, instructor-led and are cataloged in the Human Resources (HR) Training Directory on the HR Community SharePoint site. Access to information about professional associations and topical HR training is also available in the Training and Development section of the SharePoint site.
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Questions?
Email HRCP@uoregon.edu.