Human Resources Business Partners

Meet the Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) supporting individual colleges, schools, and administrative units across campus.

Human Resources Business Partners Are Here to Help You

Our Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team is here to support you across key areas, including Workday, Recruiting, and People Relations. HRBPs serve as strategic partners, working closely with leaders to deliver HR services, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance HR alignment within each unit.

By getting to know your college, school, or unit, HRBPs build a deeper understanding of your needs and can provide more tailored, effective support. The more they learn about your work and team, the better they can help you navigate HR processes and challenges.

Whenever you have an HR-related question, your HRBP is your first point of contact. They will either assist directly or connect you with the right HR expert. When in doubt—reach out.

Our Core Services

As we build out this model, HRBPs will ultimately support all areas of Human Resources. Early focus areas include:

Workday Support: Providing assistance through services like training, office hours, and Workday Help Cases.
People Relations: Enhancing performance management, process development, policy review, conflict resolution, and general employee relations support.
Recruiting: Collaborating on thoughtful recruiting strategies, including postings, job descriptions, and more.

Phased Implementation

Here’s a quick snapshot of how the new HRBP operating model is being implemented:

Phase I: Build structure and communicate
Phase II: Implement, build relationships, and deepen understanding of unit needs
Phase III: Expand HR services and scope
Phase IV: Fully transition to the HRBP operational model

Meet Our Team

Our HRBPs are dedicated to supporting your success and well-being at the University of Mississippi. Need help? Find your HRBP.

Kim Criddle

Associate Director of Human Resources

Hunter Haney

Associate Director of Human Resources

Katie Anderson

Human Resources Business Partner

Jody Bevill

Human Resources Business Partner

Ashley Curling

Human Resources Business Partner

Kristen Davis

Human Resources Business Partner

Preston Dill

Human Resources Business Partner

Rocklyn Reed

Human Resource Business Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions about Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs).

We’ve redesigned our structure to better connect HR with the campus community. This model embeds HR expertise within units, strengthens relationships, deepens business understanding, and creates a more collaborative, strategic, and responsive approach to HR support.

Visit the Find My HRBP page.

Anyone can reach out to their HRBP. For departmental or personnel matters, employees should first speak with their supervisor to follow standard reporting lines.

As often as needed. HRBPs are here to be ongoing partners in your daily work and long-term planning.

Routine self-service tasks that you can complete by yourself when Workday goes live on January 5, 2026. That said, if you’re unsure where something belongs, start with your HRBP. They will connect you to the right resource.

No. However, we encourage departments to include HRBPs when possible so they can learn your operations and communicate updates directly to your team when appropriate.

No. The benefits process remains the same and is not impacted by the HRBP model.

Human Resources Business Partners