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Employee Resource Center
The HR Employee Resource Center is our one-stop hub for work-related questions. It provides information and referrals about benefits, leaves, payroll, job applications, retirement, and all information related to HR services.
Email: HR@uchc.edu
Phone: 860-679-2426
Hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Employee Resource Specialists
Amy Lawson, 860-679-8367
Amanda Reola, 860-679-2917
HR Consulting
HR Consulting, part of the Organizational Development unit, serves as a strategic advisor, collaborator, and partner with department leaders to build HR solutions that meet UConn Health's changing needs. It advises leaders on policy adherence, talent planning, performance coaching, workforce planning and development, and organizational development.
Human Resources Consultants
Institutional Support and School of Dental Medicine, Lauren Hurley, 860-679-8004
John Dempsey Hospital, Facilities and Operations, Jessica Hajdasz, 860-679-4070
UConn Medical Group, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Shaela Ryng, 860-679-8067
Chief Human Resources Officer for Human Resources
Lakeesha Brown, 860-679-2204
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Lawrence Pittman, 860-679-4575
Administrative Officer
Etta Folk, 860-679-3490
Human Resources Assistants
Kasia Piekut, 860-679-7913
Samantha Ruffino, 860-679-7913
Fax: 860-679-1051
Employee/Labor Relations is responsible for the administration of fair collective bargaining contract administration, grievance/arbitration processes, workforce separations, corrective actions, and training in related areas. Additionally, investigates potential violations of collective bargaining agreements, agency policies or rules, provides interpretation and application of University policies and collective bargaining contracts, and provides management guidance related to employee performance and their responsibilities under the bargaining agreements.
Interim Executive Director
Erick Diaz Vazquez, 860-679-4588
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Sylvia Santos, 860-679-3864
Labor Relations Specialist
Diane Ferguson, 860-679-6207
Labor Relations Specialist
Megan Krom, 860-679-1221
Labor Relations Coordinator
Tatiana Holmes, 860-679-4460
Administrative Program Assistant II
Marie Colavecchio, 860-679-4375
Fax: 860-679-4375
International Services is a resource for immigration, international tax and human resource related issues for the international population at UConn Health.
International Specialist II
Kaitlin Dornenburg, 860-679-4472
International Specialist II
Kaitlin Dornenburg, 860-679-4472
International Specialist I
Amina Kader, 860679-2831
Fax: 860-679-1051
HR Operations and Decision Support Services
Absence management helps plan, track, and handle employee leaves and accommodations, including administration, compliance with Federal laws, State of Connecticut statute, University policy, collective bargaining contracts, claims management, return-to-work support, and reporting.
Director
Jessica Van Alstyne, 860-679-3073
Absence Management Manager
Fred Greene, 860-679-8765
Leaves – Medical, Military, Maternity
HR Resource Center, 860-679-2426
HR Associate, Marshauna Williams, 860.679.3419
HR Specialist II, Arnold Brion, 860-679-7234
HR Specialist II, Dala Grabowski, 860-679-2901
HR Specialist II, Jake Plamenco, 860-679-3782
HR Specialist II, Lea Richman, 860-679-7259
HR Specialist II, Corinna Jabouin, 860-679-7242
Workers' Compensation
HR Associate, Marshauna Williams, 860.679.3419
HR Specialist I, Debbie Belnavis-Garvey, 860-679-4589
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
Employee Resource Center, 860.679.2426
Fax: 860-679-4660
The Benefits Unit advises, administers, and provides services to employees in areas such as benefit enrollment, retirement and insurance plans, tax-deferred products, and tuition reimbursements/waivers.
Benefits Director
Jessica Van Alstyne, 860-679-3073
Benefits Manager
Teri Chasse, 860-679-2791
Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits
A-F HR Specialist I, Susan Baccaro, 860-679-1483
G-M HR Specialist I, Elizabeth Hurley, 860-679-4665
N-Z HR Associate, Jennifer Hart, 860-679-3549
Retirement
Benefits Manager, Teri Chasse, 860-679-2791
HR Specialist I, Susan Baccaro, 860-679-1483
HR Specialist I, Elizabeth Hurley, 860-679-4665
Tuition Reimbursement – UHP and Managerial/Confidential
HR Associate, Jennifer Hart, 860-679-3549
Tuition Reimbursement – Classified
Benefits Manager, Teri Chasse, 860-679-2791
Tuition Waivers – UHP Employees, Dependent Children of UHP, Faculty, and Managerial/Confidential Employees
HR Specialist I, Susan Baccaro, 860-679-1483
Compensation and Classification monitors a competitive, equitable workforce compensation and standardizes a classification system which defines the scope and nature of job assignments, provides ongoing updates of classification specifications, differentiates between work assignments, identifies job expectations, and supports career development options which enables the organization to hire and retain qualified employees while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as Statewide collective bargaining agreements.
Compensation/Classification Manager
Anita Therattil, 860-679-3989
HR Information Systems and Operations is responsible for implementing, setting standards for maintaining Human Resources information and employee records, longevity payments and bargaining unit pay increases. The unit also provides reporting services to all levels of management.
Director
Lawrence Pittman, 860-679-4575
HR Information Systems
HRIS Specialist, Saba, Chris Desjardins, 860-679-7577
HRIS Administrator, iGreentree, Susan Keegan, 860-679-8170
HRIS Administrator, Kronos, Ken Lowell, 860-679-2427
HRIS Specialist II, Kronos, Lisa Bartis, 860-679-3442
Banner
Banner Specialist, Sandy Leba, 860-679-4579
Personnel Transaction Requests
Human Resources Coordinator, Sandy Leba, 860-679-4579
Operations Manager
Liz Fay, 860-679-7573
Auditing/Operations Analysts
Processing of employee personnel and payroll records with last names beginning with:
A-C Margaret Deptula, 860-679-4663
D-I Olivia Danielson, 860-679-2049
J-M Megan Charest, 860-679-4368
N-R Lori Jovel, 860-679-3492
S-Z Jillian Hebert, 860-679-4694
Fax: 860-679-1051
File Room: 860-679-7106
The Payroll Unit is responsible for processing employee payments on a bi-weekly basis, including regular pay, lump-sum payments for separating employees, workers’ compensation checks, and other pay due employees. In addition, the Payroll Unit assists employees with changes to pay, such as tax status, direct deposit, and other employee pay deductions.
Director
Lawrence Pittman, 860-679-4575
Payroll Manager
Jodi Corbin, 860-679-2384
Payroll Associates
Responsible for general and workers' compensation payroll questions with last names beginning with:
A-D, s: Stephanie Rosa, 860-679-2380
H-M, T, X-Z: Jeannette Dunn, 860-679-4061
E-G, N-R, U-W: Vivian Boucher, 860-679-2681
Fax: 860-679-1328
Talent Management Services
Organizational Development is dedicated to building capacity in individuals and teams by delivering outstanding solutions that impact organizational effectiveness in support the UConn Health mission. It also leads the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies with a focus on improving culture and creating a positive workplace environment.
Director
Alexis Crean, 860-679-4946
Educational Development Specialists
Marisol Cruz St. Juste, 860-679-2734
Kari Gracie, 860-679-6707
Alison O'Connor, 860-679-2426
Talent Management partners with hiring managers and departments in finding, recruiting, and selecting the most talented individuals who align with UConn Health's mission, possess required competencies, and fit into the university's culture.
Director
Faculty and Senior Leadership Ryan Scerra, 860-679-3143
Talent Acquisition Specialists
Pamela Rucker, 860-679-2040
Elizabeth McNamara, 860-679-2115
Lorin O'Donnell, 860-679-2837
Donna Alexander, 860-679-3431
LyAsia Shirden, 860-679-4103
HR Associates
Nadine Davies Charlton, 860-679-2597
Sarah Warkoski, 860-679-8171
Tracey Rich, 860-679-6788
Ally Zaza, 860-679-3860
Mailing Address
Human Resources
UConn Health
P.O. Box 4035
Farmington, CT 06034-4035
Phone: 860-679-2426
Fax: 860-679-1051
In Person
Human Resources
16 Munson Road, 5th Floor
Farmington, CT 06032
Directions
HR Conference Room: 860-679-7249