Our mission and vision
The HR organization promotes a culture of engagement, where all people can maximize their potential and contribute to the spirit of Meliora.
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Meliora: What it Means to Be ‘Ever Better’
Guided by the University of Rochester’s motto, the Office of Human Resources supports a culture of engagement and respect where all employees can maximize their potential.
Learn. Discover. Heal. Create… and make the world ever better
These words guide everything we do at the University of Rochester. Our diverse, welcoming, and supportive community is made up of thousands of students, staff and faculty members, clinicians, and other professionals who contribute to and benefit from our teaching, research, patient care, and community service. Our experienced human resources team—150+ strong—is proud to support, develop, and recognize employees across the organization as they dedicate their careers to the University’s mission.
Human Resources: Living our values
Attracting and rewarding talent
We work with our management teams to build strong, diverse candidate pools, and we invest in our employees and their families through a generous compensation and benefits package.
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Professional success
With plentiful online and in-person training and development opportunities, University employees can continually improve in their work.
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Employee recognition: The Meliora award
Each year we honor a select number of staff members and teams whose work exemplifies the University’s motto. This is just one of many ways we honor our employees.
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Take effect November 21
Minimum wage increases to $15 per hour
The University of Rochester will raise the minimum wage for all University staff to $15 per hour, effective November 21. “This move to a $15 minimum wage now is the right thing to do,” said University of Rochester President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Meliora and keeping our community safe
The University is requiring all faculty and staff get vaccinated against the coronavirus. This decision ensures our University community can continue to learn, discover, heal, and create in a safe manner.