The Arts & Humanities Division thrives thanks to its engaging and dynamic staff members, who provide essential infrastructure to support faculty and students while driving institutional success. Division staff contributions and insights are pivotal in upholding the Division's reputation as a leader in education and research. Working in a collaborative environment, Division staff foster a culture of shared best practices, mutual encouragement, and innovation.

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Arts & Humanities Division HR and People Operations Team

• Molly Heiler, Sr. Director, HR and People Operations
  Walker 201B | mollyheiler@uchicago.edu
• Eleanor Timmermann, Assistant Director, HR and People Operations
  Walker 201C | etimmermann@uchicago.edu  
• Kelly Varner, HR Administrator and Payroll Specialist
  Walker TBD | kzvarner@uchicago.edu  

Arts & Humanities HR and People Operations Team Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: 

Provide expert consultation, services, and solutions that attract, develop, support, and retain a dynamic workforce, placing a strong emphasis on collaboration, high-performance, organizational effectiveness, wellbeing, and professional growth.  

Vision:  

Through strategic HR and people-centric practices, cultivate an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to show up as their authentic self, perform their best, and achieve their full potential. 

Values: 

These values serve as our guiding principles to effectively manage and support the division's most valuable asset: its people. 

Accountability: taking responsibility for decisions and actions and holding ourselves and others accountable for performance and behavior. 

Adaptability: being flexible and responsive to changes and proactively adjusting strategies and practices accordingly. 

Advocacy: representing the division and promoting the best interests of our employees to ensure they have the tools and resources necessary to succeed.  

Collaboration: working closely with departments and teams to create a positive work environment, foster teamwork, and achieve organizational objectives. 

Continuous Improvement and Innovation: committing to ongoing learning, development, and adaptation to stay updated on best practices and enhance processes to better serve employees and the division; embracing creativity and forward-thinking approaches to HR and People Ops processes. 

Inclusion and Belonging: seeking to create a work enviornment where all individuals feel valued and included and have the opportunity to show up as their authentic selves.

Integrity: upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all HR and People Ops practices.  

Respect: treating one another with dignity and fairness, creating space where everyone feels empowered to share unique perspectives and experiences, contributing freely and meaningfully. 

Accessibility, Belonging and Inclusion