Employee Relations & Programs


The Office of Human Resources strives to provide advisory and consulting services on human resource matters to employees. Additionally, the OHR aims to share its resources and specialized expertise for the betterment of the community as a whole. Through quality service and support, employees play a large role in contributing to the campus community. We hope to provide growth and socialization experiences that motivate our employees and further enhance Fairfield's spirit and culture.

Fairfield University offers many specialized programs revolving around its employees:

  • New Employee Orientation (held once a quarter)
  • Brown Bag Lunches
  • Take Your Sons & Daughters to Work Day
  • Retirement Day-Seminar
  • Retiree Association
  • Anthem Representative available monthly
  • TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Representative available monthly (by appointment)
  • Annual Recognition Luncheon for Service
  • Employee Choice Award
  • Open Enrollment Kick-Off & Benefits Fair
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • One-on-one Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution/Mediation
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (held in November & May)
  • Women's Forum
  • Staff Association
  • Open Door Policy