Our Mission
The mission of Human Resources is to promote an innovative and inclusive workplace where all individuals thrive and collaborate to advance our Northwestern directions.
Why Northwestern?
A mission-driven workplace.
At Northwestern, we talk about our Northwestern Directions – journeys that each one of us creates and defines. For our staff this means becoming an integral part of an innovative, collaborative, and multidimensional community. Everyone’s Northwestern Direction is unique: What will be yours?
Announcements & Events
Find the latest updates & upcoming events.
Recent Announcements
Human Resources Strategic Plan
Our Five-Year Strategic Plan connects to the University's priority related to the staff community, Invest in our employees, and focuses on five key areas: Recruitment and Retention, Total Compensation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Technology and Process Improvement, and Customer Support and Alignment.. Learn more.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP SupportLinc is available to faculty, staff, and household members and provides 24/7/365 free and confidential access to a variety of mental health and well-being services and resources, including short-term counseling.
Employee Matters Newsletter
Discover the latest HR news and announcements in the HR newsletter Employee Matters. Delve into past newsletters for an archive of valuable insights.
Go Green: Update Your W2 Consent Form
To opt out of receiving a paper copy of your W2 form in the mail for the 2025 tax year, update your W2 consent form.
Log into myHR, from the menu bar, click on “W-2 Electronic Consent” and update your consent. Please email askHR@northwestern.edu with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Promoting More Helpful Self-talk: Advanced Strategies to Address ...
January 21, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
New Faculty and Staff Benefits Orientation
January 22, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Raising Well-Balanced Children
January 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Exploring Mindful and Intuitive Eating
January 31, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
New Faculty and Staff Benefits Orientation
February 5, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
New Faculty and Staff Benefits Orientation
February 19, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Careers at Northwestern
Learn more about job opportunities and why employees choose Northwestern
Employee Quick Links
Benefits, workplace essentials and professional development
Explore your benefits, find resources for well-being & managing your career and quick links to the systems you use most.
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