Personnel Management Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
March 2006
Link to Personnel Management Review Criteria
What is a Personnel Management Review?
A PMR is a review of the human resources program and practices at a college or university. It is intended to provide the Chief Human Resources Officer and staff with information which will assist them in efforts to continuously improve the services they offer. It also provides the college or university administration with feedback on how their function is structured, staffed, and received compared to other similarly sized institutions.
Is it the same as an audit?
No, it is not an audit. While there are some criteria that resemble those that might be found in an audit, most of the criteria represent an assessment of professional judgment against benchmarks.
When should I ask for one?
They are often done when there is a transition of a Chief Human Resource Officer position. This provides the incoming CHRO with a document of strengths and challenges. They are also done as part of a continuous improvement process at the request of an existing CHRO.
Who is usually on the team?
This varies from review to review but in general a team includes: someone from our staffing unit, from our SCUPPS support group, from Labor Relations, and 2 or 3 others from Personnel are typically sent. We also usually ask a CHRO from a similar institution to participate.
How long do they take?
The review itself takes about 2-3 days. If travel is involved we will try to do it all at once. If travel isn’t an issue, we may be able to schedule the meetings over a few days. It will then take about three weeks to write the preliminary report.
When happens when the report is written?
The report is shared in draft form with the CHRO to ensure accuracy of facts and then with the person who requested the PMR if that wasn’t the CHRO. After that person has made suggestions or comments a final draft is written and sent to the requestor. A copy of the final draft is also shared with the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.
Are the results shared with the campus community?
If the college or university chooses to share the results they may do so.
