Strategic Programs & Partnerships (SP&P)
Our Strategic Programs and Partnerships team is committed to helping shape the future of our university’s workforce. We are partners in pioneering initiatives, fostering collaborations, and envisioning the evolving landscape of our talent ecosystem.
Our focus areas include:
- Strategic Initiatives. We enjoy working on future-forward projects that reimagine traditional HR practices, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies as the University strives towards operational excellence.
- Internal Partnerships. Collaboration is at the core of our approach. We enjoy working with partners throughout campus on a variety of initiatives and pilots.
- Envisioning the Talent Ecosystem. Anticipating the future of work is crucial. We analyze trends and envision the evolving talent landscape, ensuring the University remains at the forefront of innovation in human resources.
Our Portfolio Includes
HR Analytics
Our team utilizes various analytical tools to extract meaningful insights, empowering informed decision making, and strategic planning within IHR and our campus partners.
Policy Design and Administration
Policies serve as the cornerstone of our commitment to the University’s organizational values, commitment to fairness, equity, and a supportive work environment. Our group is dedicated to creating, implementing, and maintaining policies that uphold our values and drive organizational excellence.
Shared Services
We believe in delivering seamless and efficient support to empower the University community and campus partners. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services promptly, while maintaining a customer-centric approach that prioritizes the needs of our campus partners.
Meet Our SP&P Directors
Learn about the whole IHR team!
Laura Czys, Director of Policy Design and Administration
Laura oversees policy at the Urbana-Champaign campus, which includes campus wide HR policy development, implementation, and interpretation. Laura monitors pending legislation that will impact current policies, develops new policies, and updates existing ones as needed.
Laura Bleakney, Director of the Swanlund HR Shared Services Center
Laura oversees the Swanlund HR team. They are a comprehensive human resources shared services operation supporting the needs of various colleges and units.