In addition to leading HR’s various functions, the OVP provides continuous support and counsel to the University’s Cabinet. The Vice President also serves on numerous University committees, including staffing the Trustee Committee on Compensation, Executive Compliance Committee, Benefits Committee, Housing Committee, and Enterprise Systems Planning Group.

Designs and administers medical, retirement, and work life programs that are comprehensive, competitive, fiscally responsible, and compliant with applicable state and federal regulations.

The Human Resources Communications Team serves as a bridge between the Office of Human Resources and Princeton University faculty and staff. Through the strategic use of print and digital publications, social media, and the HR website, the team connects employees with the University’s mission and brand, highlights human interest stories, and ensures that employees receive benefits and policy information. The HR Communications Team oversees employee appreciation efforts including the Service Recognition Luncheon and President's Achievement Award, and facilitates elections for staff representatives to the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC).

Creates and administers compensation programs that are internally equitable and externally competitive, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and administering programs that support a pay-for-performance culture.

Coordinates internally within HR and externally with administrative and academic departments to design programs, plans, and actionable steps that help foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Responsible for building strong relationships throughout the University community while providing advice and counsel on workplace matters, including performance management and workforce engagement; management support; employee conflict resolution, including union and nonunion grievance handling, mediation, and arbitration; and union contract negotiations and labor-management relations.

Administers HR information systems, which includes several enterprise software applications that manage critical data for Princeton’s employees, retirees, and job applicants, and provides advanced reporting and analytical support for HR and University management while acting as stewards to restricted and confidential data.

Focuses on developing and enhancing the competencies and behaviors of managers and employees to support a motivated, knowledgeable, and engaged workforce; facilitates departmental retreats and other learning experiences in various departments.

Enhances the practical communication skills of the University community through classes, tutorials, assessments, and an interactive online presence, among other forms of outreach.

Supports hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, helps employees seeking internal transfer or promotion, administers the University’s background check program for faculty and staff, manages staff relocation, and coordinates the orientation process for hiring departments and new employees. Assists all employees with employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), employment and income verifications, and searching and applying for jobs and promotional opportunities.