Introduction to HR

Understanding the role of Human Resources (HR) and engaging in a partnership with the department early on in the new manager's career at SMU will support his/her assimilation and integration into the campus culture, as well as increase managerial effectiveness during the transition.

Attendance in this workshop will provide new managers with an understanding of the many services available to support them as they engage and manage not only themselves, but also their organization.

• Learn the various functions of HR and how the HR mission supports employees as well as the University's customers
• Understand when to access HR’s services and why timing can be a very important consideration
• Review the value of building trust and providing clear expectations as you engage your organization

Enroll Now:  my.SMU>Employee Self Service>Learning and Development>Request Training Enrollment.  Use Course Code "HRIHR".

Updated Parking Information:

Please note that construction has begun on the new aquatics center to the east of Expressway Tower and which was previously a AUP parking lot  This space is no longer available for parking. 

Overflow parking for Expressway Tower is available in the AUP lots W1, W2, W3 to the north of Expressway Tower as designated on this map.
Those wishing to take the shuttle bus will be dropped off at Expressway Tower.  Learn more about SMU Express Shuttles including tracking your shuttle bus location.

Note:  Those who park in the visitor parking spaces at Expressway Tower will likely be ticketed.

Questions?  Email us at DevelopU@smu.edu