Our Mission
Our mission is to develop HR student leaders to inspire better workplaces. We will give you elevated access and resources to HR alumni and executives, networking trips, HR student jobs and internships, workshops, events, professional certifications, and assessments.
HR is Relevant to All Careers
Human Resources Management can be about recruiting, hiring, developing, managing, and separating employees, but at its best, it’s about inspiring better workplaces. It’s about transforming the workplace into incredible employee experiences, so employees are happy to come to work on Monday morning instead of dreading it. Managers can help make this a reality by learning HR competencies, which can lead to success in all careers. SHRM’s Competency Model for HR professionals consists of nine competencies, which students will become familiar with in the OHIO HR Programs. These HR competencies can help any professional in any industry increase their value at the workplace.
As Steve Wynn put it, “Human resources is not a thing we do, it’s the thing that runs our businesses.” Human resources elevate companies to greatness by leveraging their most important asset - its people or human capital. HR increases value through people by supporting them, engaging them, and giving them everything they need to perform at a high level, which ultimately inspires better workplaces.
Examples of HR Roles
- HR Business Partner
- HR Business Analyst
- Training & Development Manager
- Director of Talent Management
- HR Generalist
- HR Consultant
- Chief HR Officer (CHRO)
- Compensation Manager
- Director of Organizational Development
- Recruiter
- Vice President of HR
- Benefits Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
Areas of HR
- People Analytics
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Employee Rewards
- HR Information Systems
- Health & Safety
- Training & Development
- Career Planning
- Employee Wellness
- Employee Culture & Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Labor Relations
- HR Planning & Org Development
Nine Competencies
- HR Expertise (HR Knowledge)
- Ethical Practice
- Leadership and Navigation
- Business Acumen
- Consultation
- Critical Evaluation
- Communication
- Global and Cultural Effectiveness
- Relationship Management
Tim Reynolds, Associate Professor of Instruction
Courtney McIntosh '19
