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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-EmployeeResource@uchc.edu
Phone: 860-679-2426
Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Employee Resource Specialists
Orlena Bordiere, 860-679-2917
Amy Lawson, 860-679-8367
HR Consulting
HR Consulting 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, Jessica Hajdasz, 860-679-4070
John Dempsey Hospital Operations, Shaela Ryng, 860-679-8067
UConn Medical Group, Shaela Ryng, 860-679-8067
School of Medicine, Jessica Hajdasz, 860-679-4070
School of Dental Medicine, Shaela Ryng, 860-679-8067
Vice President for Human Resources
Lakeesha Brown, 860-679-2204
Administrative Officer
Etta Henderson, 860-679-3490
Human Resources Assistants
Kasia Piekut, 860-679-7913
Sarah Warkoski, 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.
Executive Director
Karen Buffkin, 860-679-2204
Employee & Labor Relations Associate - Labor Attorney
Erick Diaz Vazquez, 860-679-4588
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Sylvia Santos, 860-679-3864
Labor Relations Specialist
Diane Ferguson, 860-679-6207
Administrative Program Assistant II
Marie Colavecchio, 860-679-4375
Fax: 860-679-4115
International Services is a resource for immigration, international tax and human resource related issues for the international population at UConn Health.
International Specialist
Jaishree Duggal, 860-679-4430
HR Associate
Kaitlin Dornenburg, 860-679-4472
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.
Absence Management Director
Jessica Van Alstyne, 860-679-3073
Leaves – Medical, Military, Maternity
HR Resource Center, 860-679-2426
HR Associate, Marshauna Williams, 860.679.8171
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, Kayla Zito, 860-679-2426
Workers' Compensation
HR Associate, Marshauna Williams, 860.679.8171
HR Specialist I, Debbie Belnavis-Garvey, 860-679-4589
American with Dissabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Lakeesha Brown, 860-679-2204
ADA Case Manager, Kristin Donofrio, 860-679-2831
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
Health Insurance
A-L: Benefits Manager, Teri Chasse, 860-679-2791
M-Z: HR Associate, Jennifer Hart, 860-679-3549
HR Specialist I, Susan Baccaro, 860-679-1483
Retirement and Supplemental Benefits
Benefits Manager, Teri Chasse, 860-679-2791
HR Specialist I, Susan Baccaro, 860-679-1483
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
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.
Director
Joyce Smith, 860-679-1784
Compensation and Classification Specialist
Dayna Ahern, 860-679-3989
Fax: 860-679-1051
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, Kronos, Lisa Bartis, 860-679-3442
Banner
Banner Specialist, Sandy Leba, 860-679-4579
Personnel Transaction Requests
Human Resources Coordinator, Cathy Guidotti, 860-679-4663
Operations Manager
Liz Fay, 860-679-7573
Auditing/Operations Analysts
Processing of employee personnel and payroll records with last names beginning with:
A-C & W-Z: Hillary Sarian, 860-679-4694
D-I & S: Lori Jovel860-679-3492
J-M & T-V: Heather Pike, 860-679-4368
N-R & PTRs: Carrie Proctor 860-679-2049
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-C, K: Steven Hodska, 860-679-2380
D-J: April Hoyt, 860-679-3443
M-R and Payroll Coordinator: Jean Boyce, 860-679-2033
S-Z, L: 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.
Organizational Development Specialists
Alexis Crean, 860-679-4946
Marisol Cruz St. Juste, 860-679-2734
Roselyn Wright, 860-679-3419
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.
Interim Director
School of Medicine and Dental Medicine Faculty, Joyce Smith, 860-679-1784
HR Associates
A–G, Janice Coco, 860-679-4103
H–O, Nadine Davies Charlton, 860-679-2837
P–Z, Swapna Das, 860-679-2837
Talent Acquisition Specialists
Central Administration Information Technology, School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine Non-Faculty Basic Sciences, Pamela Rucker, 860-679-2040
UConn John Dempsey Hospital and Advanced Practice Providers, Elizabeth McNamara, 860-679-2115
School of Medicine Non-Faculty Clinical Departments, UMG Administration and Nursing, Sarah Knapp, 860-679-3143
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Non-Nursing and Clinics, Facilities and Logistics Management, Donna Alexander, 860-679-3431
Radiology, Patient Services and Accounts, Finance, Administration, Kia Manson, 860-679-7691
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