Human Resources

What is a reasonable accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is any reasonable change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a person with…

Please contact Ciara Swan, our HR Generalist and Leave Specialist, with any questions you may have about taking the time you need to care…

Land Acknowledgement The HLS Staff Culture Fest Committee recognizes that the land HLS is situated on is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Massachusett…

Not sure where to start in your learning and development journey at HLS? Check out the Learning Launchpads below. Each guide provides suggestions for courses…

As in years past, we continue to have a special phone line to help us cope with weather emergencies. Staff and faculty can call 617-496-SNOW…

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…

2025 Harvard Heroes Congratulations to our 2025 Harvard Heroes! Jacqueline Calahong, Staff Assistant, Environmental Law and Policy Clinic  Emily Newburger,  Executive Editor, Harvard Law Bulletin,…

Award Criteria In order to be considered for the award, staff members must have a minimum of 1 year service at HLS and be nominated…

Show a staff member your appreciation The Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Award offers an opportunity for employees to recognize their colleagues’ hard work and dedication to furthering the…

Check out how you can celebrate your colleagues through the programs below! Peer-to-Peer Dean’s Award & Harvard Heroes Service Milestones…

Upcoming Events for HLS Staff Event Overview Below we’ve provided some descriptions for events offered throughout the year!  More details for the events will be…

The Hiring Process There are two pathways for hiring supplemental staff depending on if you have identified who you want to hire. If you have…