Human Resources

Volunteer Hiring Process Volunteering must be for altruistic reasons and not for training, to avoid hiring someone, or as a trial period for hiring. Volunteers…

HLS Independent Contractor Process Under Massachusetts and federal law, the University is required to meet a number of obligations with respect to the treatment of…

Harvard provides a variety of resources, activities, information, and programs that serve LGBTQ+ individuals. On this page, you can find support resources specific to staff…

Harvard Heroes is the University’s recognition program that spotlights and celebrates the mission-focused achievements and extraordinary contributions of a select number of Harvard staff each…

The Dean’s Award for Excellence nomination form is currently closed. Highlights from the 2019 Dean’s Award Ceremony View full gallery (24 images) Award Criteria Honorees…

Show a staff member your appreciation The Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Award is an employee-owned program that offers an opportunity for employees to recognize their colleagues’ hard work and…

Check out how you can celebrate your colleagues through the programs below! Peer-to-Peer Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Award This employee-owned program gives HLS staff the opportunity to…

Upcoming Events for HLS Staff Lunchbox Pop Up: Book Swap October 6, 2022
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ​Join us…

Categories of Supplemental Staff LHT (Less than Half Time) A LHT (less than half time) employee may work 14 hours or less per week, and…

Quick Links Careers at HLS Welcome New Employees Resources for Employees …

DepartmentHR Business Partner Email AddressAcademic Affairs Rachel GallagherAccess to Justice Lab Rachel GallagherAdmissions Dalila SantosAnimal Law & Policy Program/Clinic…

Below we have provided materials designed to streamline the departure process and answer some common questions about leaving your job.  You can also learn lots…

The formal performance review process occurs from June-July each year. The Performance Review Process which presents a great opportunity to reflect upon all that has been accomplished, both individually and collectively, throughout the academic…

On this page, you can find find details on the policies, timelines and additional information on our compensation and position related practices in addition to…

Resources for Approving Time As a manager, you may be expected to approve time of your non-exempt (hourly) direct reports.  Time approvers are required to…

Hiring Manager Checklist Check out the Hiring Manager Checklist on the HR ServiceNow Portal. Click here to view the Hiring Manager Checklist This…

Process for Hiring a Benefits-Eligible Staff The HLS Talent Acquisition Team will work with you to post the job and effectively solicit candidates, identify the…

Your first days at HLS As a new member of the Harvard Law School community, we know that you may have many questions about the…

Career development is a process where employees strategically explore, plan and create their future paths with feedback and guidance from their managers and information and…

Apply for a Job To be considered an active candidate you must apply online via our Harvard Careers recruiting system. Cover letters are highly recommended to…

In order to provide one streamlined and efficient hiring process for all student workers and those hiring student workers, please follow our hiring process as outlined…

The Office of Work/Life Learn about the resources, tools, & events hosted by the Office of Work/Life designed to support…

Below are links to commonly requested forms.  If you have a question about a form, please contact us. If you have any questions, feel free…

Student Hires can refer to the graduate student union page to learn about their benefit eligibility. Benefits Enrollment…

Reporting Time & Absences in PeopleSoft Hourly Employees All hourly, overtime-eligible [non-exempt] Harvard employees must report the time and absences they work each week in…

The Harvard Law School HR Team strives to provide a rewarding, supportive, and dynamic work experience for our employees. Through thoughtful partnership, collaboration and people…

Recognition & Appreciation Learn more about HLS Employee Recognition programs, such as the Dean’s Award for Excellence and Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Award. Staff Appreciation &…

Below is an overview of workplace training, professional and career development, and lifelong learning.  HLS Human Resources, like the University, is committed to helping staff…

Human Resources is here to support our managers.  On this page, we’ve provided key links to various resources to support you and your team at…

Harvard is an exciting place to work!  At HLS you will have access to community events, educational opportunities, extended networks of people with diverse interests,…

Welcome to Harvard Law School! Here at HLS you have access to world class resources designed to help you thrive in your career.  As you settle…

Thank you for considering a career with Harvard Law School! We are a community of vibrant professionals who strive for excellence in providing service to…