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The mission of Human Resources is to promote an innovative and inclusive workplace where individuals thrive and collaborate to advance Northwestern’s direction.

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Why Northwestern?

A mission-driven workplace.

At Northwestern, we talk about our Northwestern Directions – journeys that each one of us creates and defines. The journey for our staff includes becoming an integral part of an innovative, collaborative and multidimensional community. Everyone’s Northwestern Direction is unique: What will be yours?

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INTERNATIONAL HIRING GUIDELINES

Northwestern partners with the Mauve Group, a global payroll company, for hiring employees outside of the United States. For more information, read the guidelines under Payroll policies on the Payroll Administration page.

MEET OUR EMPLOYEES

Northwestern is a diverse community with employees from many fields and backgrounds. Meet some of these employees, and hear what they have to say about working at Northwestern.

CHECK OUT NORTHWESTERN’S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The EAP SupportLinc is available to faculty, staff, and household members and provides 24/7/365 free and confidential access to a variety of mental health and well-being services and resources, including short-term counseling.

Careers at Northwestern

Learn more about job opportunities and why employees choose Northwestern