about us

Michigan State University’s diverse and talented workforce deserves an outstanding employee experience. That's where MSU Human Resources comes in. We cannot do the jobs of our faculty and staff, but we strive to make doing their jobs easier by offering high-quality services, processes, programs and information.

To contact us, please use our HR Solutions Center by calling, emailing or visiting.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide strategic human resources expertise, counsel, support and services for the MSU community.

Our Core Values

Accountability  – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to be committed to our mission/roles and to deliver exceptional performance results and professional behavior.

Recognition –  We consistently acknowledge each other for our work, accomplishments and the demonstration of behaviors that align with our mission.

Inclusion, Equity and Diversity –  We honor each other and strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We treat people so that they feel heard and appreciated; we share the common understanding that everyone’s thoughts and ideas are valued. We appreciate, respect, and consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in our daily work.

Service –  We provide exceptional service by delivering responsive, high-quality, accessible and innovative customer service with integrity, excellence and compassion.

Effective Communication  – We share information openly establishing two-way communication, listening, and by communicating respectfully and frequently with customers, peers, supervisors and leaders.

Ethical Practice -  We will maintain the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and act as ethical agents who promote core values, integrity, and accountability throughout the organization.

Our Organizational Structure

MSU Human Resources reports to the Executive Vice President for Administration.  View our organization chart.