From your pay and your benefits to your employee rights and your career, UMSL Human Resources connects you to what is important. The HR team is dedicated to supporting our leaders and employees while fostering a work environment that maximizes individual and organizational potential.
- Policies
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Professional Development
- Recording Time Worked
- Retirement Information
- Shared Leave Program
- Title IX
- Total Rewards
- Tuition Assistance Portal
- Unpaid Appointments
- Updating Personal Information
- Updating Work Information
- Virtual Training Library
- Workers' Compensation
Employment Verification
All employment verification is centralized through Experian Verify. Please initiate your employment verification request through the Experian Verify website.
Learning and Development
At UMSL, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to supporting faculty and staff with learning opportunities, leadership development, and career resources that help individuals grow professionally, contribute meaningfully to our mission, and become the best version of themselves.
Whether you are building new skills, preparing for leadership responsibilities, or exploring long-term career goals, UMSL Human Resources is here to support your journey.
Invest in Your Growth. Advance Your Impact.
UMSL is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth by providing employee development and training opportunities for faculty and staff. These programs are designed to strengthen individual capabilities, support career advancement, and enhance our collective ability to serve students and advance the university's mission.
Percipio is an online tool that helps us support our ongoing commitment to the continuing development of faculty and staff. Users can choose to follow learning paths curated based on role or the skills they'd like to develop. They can also select from over 700 learning channels, each based on a skill employees and organizations regularly identify as valuable. Learn more about Percipio
Percipio offers training and resources in many areas, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Technical Skill Enhancement
- Work and Wellbeing
- And more…
Leadership Development
UMSL offers several leadership development opportunities to support emerging and established leaders at every stage of their leadership journey. These programs are designed to bring together cohorts of leaders to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside one another, fostering meaningful relationships that strengthen UMSL's culture of support, expand professional networks, and cultivate the lifelong Triton connections, mentorship, and shared commitment that help our employees—and our university—thrive.
The Series on Leadership Essentials is dedicated to helping you lead in your role and is facilitated by the University of Missouri System Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development team. This program focuses on developing leaders in the areas of communication, engagement, giving and receiving feedback, and navigating change. Employees who participate in SOLE include employees from throughout the University of Missouri System, from St. Louis, Kansas City, Rolla, Columbia, and the rest of the State of Missouri.
Mid-level leaders help create engaging workplace cultures where day-to-day operations and the strategic orientation of the University and divisions come to life. This professional development program creates a community of practice where open dialogue and skill-building strengthen the universities abilities to meet its goals.
The University of Missouri System Administrative Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is a prestigious program that provides professional development opportunities and ongoing support to administrative leaders on all campuses system wide. ALDP enhances effective leadership with a focus on building the foundation for a robust learning environment.
Supervisor Development
Great supervisors build engaged teams, foster employee success, and help advance the university's mission. UMSL's supervisor development opportunities are designed to equip current and aspiring supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead effectively. Through interactive learning, practical tools, and collaboration with peers across campus, participants strengthen their ability to communicate, coach, manage performance, navigate workplace challenges, and create positive employee experiences. Whether you are new to supervision or looking to enhance your leadership impact, our programs provide a strong foundation for leading with confidence and purpose.
L.E.A.D. Program for Supervisors is a comprehensive leadership development experience designed to strengthen your effectiveness, build high-performing teams, and support your success as a leader. Whether you’re a new supervisor or a seasoned leader, HR L.E.A.D. provides practical, actionable skills you can apply immediately, with flexible options to fit your schedule.
- In-person or virtual sessions
- Focused, high-impact 60–90-minute courses
- Real-world tools for today’s workplace
- Designed specifically for UMSL supervisors
Full Program Offerings
Unit 1 - Leading at UMSL
- Course 1: Foundations of Leading at UMSL
- Course 2: Legal Responsibilities of Leading at UMSL
Unit 2 – Leading in Hiring
- Course 1: Recruiting and Hiring
- Course 2: New Employee Experience
Unit 3 – Leading Through Accountability
- Course 1: Coaching Conversations and Constructive Feedback
- Course 2: Fostering Effective Work Environments
Unit 4 – Leading for Growth
- Course 1: Navigating Compensation and Career Paths
- Course 2: Career Advancement and Leveraging Strengths
Unit 5 – Leading to Retain and Re-engage
- Course 1: The Retention Trifecta: Valued, Trusted, Recognized
- Course 2: Sustainable Leadership
Register for courses at: LEAD
Team Development
Assessments are tools designed to help individuals understand their strengths, behaviors, and communication styles. By providing insights into personal and team dynamics, assessments can enhance collaboration, improve conflict resolution, and boost overall team performance. Implementing these tools in professional development initiatives can lead to more effective and cohesive teams, ultimately driving organizational success.
Strengthscope® is a strengths-based assessment that helps individuals discover the qualities that energize them and enable them to perform at their best. Unlike many assessments that focus on personality traits or behaviors, Strengthscope identifies the strengths that drive engagement, motivation, and peak performance at work.
By highlighting each person's unique "Significant 7" strengths, Strengthscope increases self-awareness, supports professional growth, and helps individuals better understand how they contribute to their teams. Because every strengths profile is unique, the assessment also helps teams appreciate diverse perspectives, improve collaboration, and create a shared language around what people need to thrive and succeed.
Strengthscope is recognized for its scientific rigor and was the first strengths assessment to achieve Registered Test Status from the British Psychological Society, demonstrating its reliability and validity as a development tool.
Mandatory Training
Based on your position or job duties, you may be required to complete trainings. Employees of the University of Missouri are required to complete assigned compliance and regulatory training. Failure to complete assigned mandatory training will impact merit eligibility. Ad hoc trainings may be assigned as necessary. Some departments require annual completion of compliance modules.
Learn more about UM System Compliance and Regulatory Training