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HR Organizational Design

Restructure, modernize, and align your HR function with the mission and scale of your institution.

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The Service

Transforming HR Functions for the Future

Higher education HR departments are under pressure — from tightening budgets and compliance demands to the push for digital transformation. McKnight HR helps institutions reimagine how their HR function is structured, staffed, and supported by technology.

We bring an outsider’s perspective and an insider’s knowledge of how universities and medical centers actually operate, so our designs are practical, not just theoretically sound.

What's Included

Service Deliverables

HR Restructuring & Re-org Strategy

Functional assessment and redesign of HR department structure and reporting lines.

Staffing Surveys

Benchmarking HR department size, roles, and capabilities against peer institutions.

HRIS Automation & Needs Assessment

Technology gap analysis and roadmap for HR information systems modernization.

ERP Integration Support

Process design and change management support for ERP HR module implementations.

Change Management

Communications planning, stakeholder engagement, and transition support for HR transformations.

Role & Competency Design

Updated HR role profiles, competency frameworks, and career ladders for your HR team.

Is Your HR Structure Holding You Back?

Let’s talk about how we can help your institution’s HR function evolve.