UMDNJ - Human Resources: About Us

Staff Assistant to Interim Vice President for Human Resources. Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Interim Vice President for Human Resources. Also assists the Manager of Benefits in conduct of a variety of special projects (eg. coordination and facilitation of Benefit Fairs, Tax Save Programs, ACTS Program and special events). Utilizes Banner to research a variety of Benefits questions. Facilitates a variety of administrative functions and programs within the Benefits Section.

Administers NJ State Employee Charitable Campaign; liaison to the City of Newark Summer Youth Work Experience Program; HR budget; advertising, arbitration and background check payment facilitator; calculates interdepartmental transfers of expenses for advertising and arbitration; Childrens' Creative Learning Centers liaison.

Provides clerical support and assists the Benefits Associates in the administration and processing of benefits.

Administration of New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental and prescription drug), COBRA, Alternate Benefits Program, Benefits Assistance Program, Additional Contributions Tax Sheltered Programs (ACTS), 401(a) & 403(b) loans, 403(b) withdrawals, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientation.

Provides clerical support and assists the Benefits Associates in the administration and processing of benefits.

Manages the Leave of Absence premium payment notification and LOA premium auditing function for employees on unpaid leave, ensures premium notifications are monitored and sent out on a timely basis in compliance with State regulations. Creates monthly reports of LOA premium details for review by management. Point of contact and approver for ABP Loan Requests for all campuses and is responsible for assisting with Benefits Services Administration functions.

Administration of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) Tuition Reimbursement Program, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

Administration of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP), Tuition Reimbursement Program, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

Assists the Benefits Associates and HR Information Systems Specialists in the administration and processing of benefits, new hires, promotions, reclassifications and employee separations.

Administration of Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Benefits Assistance Program (BAP), Additional Contributions Tax Sheltered Program (ACTS), 401(a) & 403(b) loans, 403(b) withdrawals, New Jersey State Employee Deferred Compensation, Long Term Care Insurance, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

Administration of New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental and prescription drug), COBRA, Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Benefits Assistance Program (BAP), Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS), Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP), Additional Contributions Tax Sheltered Program (ACTS), Tuition Assistance Program, 401(a) & 403(b) loans, 403(b) withdrawals, FBMC Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

Administration of New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental and prescription drug), COBRA, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Campus Benefits Offices in the administration of the health benefits, retirement plans, group life insurance, voluntary tax-sheltered plans, long term care and tuition assistance program.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University's staff Compensation Programs. Acts as the primary Compensation Services Associate for the University Hospital, School of Nursing, central support (Central Administration) for new positions, reclassifications and compensation matters on the Newark Campus. Conducts market studies and develops analytical models of proposed compensation packages, new/revised compensation structures, etc. Acts as a resource and consultant regarding compensation policies, the University's pay programs, reorganizations, and proposed staffing structures. Approves job descriptions. Provides technical advice and guidance to departments. Ensures compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Serves as the primary point of contact for out-of-title requests and union issues throughout the University.

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of the University's compensation programs. Acts as a customer services representative for the Campus Compensation Services Office. Responsible for Competency-Based Job Descriptions for CINJ & Eric B. Chandler and maintains central database. Provides administrative and technical services for the Compensation and Benefits Services offices.

Assists with the day-to-day administration of the University�s staff Compensation Programs, performing a variety of compensation services and duties at the professional level. Conducts and responds to salary surveys, performs basic job analysis and evaluations, and assists in the maintenance of various computerized systems relative to job descriptions, job classification, salary administration and other compensation administration functions.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University's staff Compensation Programs. Acts as the primary Compensation Services Associate for the schools and operating units on the New Brunswick/Piscataway, Stratford/Camden and Scotch Plains Campuses for new positions, reclassifications and compensation matters. Conducts market analysis and develops analytical models of proposed compensation packages, new/revised compensation structures, etc. Acts as a resource and consultant regarding compensation policies, the University's pay programs, reorganizations, and proposed staffing structures. Approves job descriptions. Provides technical advice and guidance to departments. Researches and makes determinations regarding union issues. Ensures compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.

Provides administrative and technical services for the Compensation and Benefits Services Offices. Assists in the design, maintenance and expansion of the Compensation and Benefits Services websites. Responsible for preparing Compensation and Benefits Services communications and presentations. Acts as the point of contact for UCHC and UBHC Competency-Based Job Descriptions.

Provides high level administrative support to the Director of Compensation and Benefits Services. Coordinates administrative activities for the Compensation & Benefits Services Offices. Acts as a resource and provides training for Competency-Based Job Descriptions and Job Description standards across the University. Coordinates the Competency-Based Job Description process for University Hospital, Eric B. Chandler and CINJ and maintains central database. Approves new positions and reclassifications.

Provides secretarial assistance to the Newark Campus Labor Relations Coordinator; meeting scheduler for the Labor Relations staff; confidential and administrative support.

Coordinates Labor Relations activities for the New Brunswick/Piscataway and Stratford/Camden campuses. Assists management in grievance hearings/arbitrations. Assists in contract negotiations and the administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreements and University policies. Provides management with recommendations and support in the issuance of appropriate corrective disciplinary actions and day-to-day labor/employee relation issues for the New Brunswick/Piscataway and Stratford/Camden campuses.

Supports/promotes appropriate corrective action in disciplinary matters; day-to-day employee relations issues the Newark Campus. Assists in contract negotiations. Administers labor agreements and University policies. Coordinates Labor Relations activity for Newark campus.

Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation, customer service and customized training for University Hospital. Coordinates CTAC programs on the Newark campus and participates in JCAHO committees for UH. Specializes in communications and customer service.

Coordinates all office operations. Oversees facility, supports Director; maintains schedule, coordinates enrollment for mandatory management programs. Technical liaison for web-based training programs. Creates presentation materials.

Designs and conducts course catalog and customized training programs. Assists director with the design and implementation of organizational development interventions and management development programs. Specializes in team building, communication and leadership.

Designs and conducts course catalog and customized training programs. Assists the director with the design and implementation of management development and Human Resources programs. Specializes in performance management, customer service, professional development programs such as time management, project management and stress management. Coordinates CTAC programs on the Central and South campuses.

Greets and assists visitors to Training Department, provides administrative support to training staff, processes course enrollments, confirmations, certificates and maintenance of training attendance files for all staff. Supports Training Resources Coordinator in daily operations.

Research and analyze a broad range of human resource and other policies, procedures and practices. Provide technical support by developing financial models, preparing presentation materials, conducting statistical analysis and developing reports from Banner.

Data entry of new hires, merit increments performance evaluations, reclassifications, etc., written and phone verifications. Faculty processing.

Process performance evaluations (both merit and non-merit). Responsible for staff promotions, merit increases, re-hires, demotions, lateral transfers and salary adjustments. Process employment verification. Responsible for merit increase and salary adjustment transactions via-EPAF.

Responsible for staff and faculty separation transactions and data entry of union dues in the HR Banner system. Process employment verification and garnishments. Responsible for separation transactions via-EPAF.

Responsible for staff and faculty new hire transactions, faculty merit increases and data entry of parking deductions in the HR Banner system. Process employment verification and responsible for organizational code changes via-EPAF.

Processes Human Resources/payroll employee data information for all new hires, (housestaff, staff, faculty), processes terminations, merit increases, performance evaluations, reclassifications, promotions etc.

Creation and maintenance of Human Resources files for UMDNJ staff (active and archived), respond to subpoenas.

Supports the Director for Human Resources Services. Serves as the Human Resources Information contact for queries regarding the HR Web via telephone and assists applicants and employees with entering employment data onto the web. Responsible for the management of the Front Office. Performs other related duties as requested.

Responsible for the daily administration of family and medical leave, military, personal, academic and administrative leave requests for University Hospital. Evaluates medical certifications and determines if the medical conditions meet the criteria for medical leaves based on Federal and State statutes. Serves as an advisor to the Human Resources staff, UH management team, department heads and employees on all aspects of leaves of absence. Supported by LOA Representative, Doriane Pettiford 973-972-2571.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health, Neurology, Neuroscience & Cell Biology and all UCHC positions except nursing related positions. H.R. Representative: Kathlynn Saintilien 732-2535-9409.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: SOM, SHRP, NJDS, UH, UBHC and CA units. In the absence of the Director, may be contacted for assistance regarding Search Firm or Temporary Agency matters.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: CA-Physical Plant, School of Health Related Professions, and University Behavioral Healthcare System - Newark campus. H.R. Representative: Jeannette Gil 973-972-1642.

Provides administrative and general office support for the Human Resources Generalists and departmental management in the day-to-day activities of the employment process, and in the facilitation of special projects and support to Ramona White and Nimia Valencia.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Responsible for review and processing of all faculty background check forms for the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Areas of responsibility: RWJMS Dean�s Office, Department of Medicine, Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Dermatology, Radiology, & Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group. In the absence of the Director, may be contacted for assistance regarding Search Firm or Temporary Agency matters. Lead H.R. Representative: Kevin Jones 732-235-2038.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: New Jersey Medical School. Responsible for processing and review of all background checks for Newark faculty and housestaff. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the completion and processing of all required paperwork as outlined in the internship policy. In the absence of the Director, may be contacted for assistance regarding Search Firm or Temporary Agency matters. H.R. Representative: Howard Moseley 973-972-6649.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: CA-Physical Plant, Facilities Planning and Construction, University Hospital - Patient Care Services, Anesthesiology, and Cardio-Respiratory. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Mary T. Tran 973-972-9387.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Central Administration, School of Health Related Professions, School of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, Federal Work Study Program, Biochemistry, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, OB/GYN, Women's Health Institute, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology & Immunology, EOHSI, EOM, Psychiatry, Teaching Labs, Vivarium, Eric B. Chandler Health Center, Pathology, Physiology & Biophysics, CABM and Pharmacology. H.R. Representative: Kevin Jones 732-235-2038.

Responsible for providing administrative and general office support to the Generalists in the day-to-day activities of the employment process, including but not limited to performing employment references, scheduling appointments, other pre-employment tasks, reception desk coverage and screening calls and support to Mila Gendrano and Ashley Lofton.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Handles recruitment and retention for all levels of positions in the fourteen departments reporting to the University Hospital-Executive Director of Hospital Operations. Visa processing. Supported by Lead H.R. Representative: Howard Moseley 973-972-6649.

Responsible for providing administrative and general office support to the Generalists in the day-to-day activities of the employment process, including but not limited to performing employment references, scheduling appointments and other pre-employment tasks, reception desk coverage and screening calls and support to Christine Beck and Linda Cheung.

Responsible for assisting the Leave of Absence Coordinator in the daily administration of family and medical leave, military, personal, academic and administrative leave requests for University Hospital. Responsible for working on special projects and audits. Supports the Leave of Absence Coordinator, Jane Blomstrom.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Central Administration and School of Nursing. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Jeannette Gil 973-972-1642.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: All nursing related positions for University Correctional Healthcare. H.R. Representative: Kathlynn Saintilien 732-235-9416.

Responsible for providing administrative and general office support to the Generalists in the day-to-day activities of the employment process, including but not limited to performing employment references, scheduling appointments and other pre-employment tasks, reception desk coverage and screening calls and support to Stephanie Plaskow and Tiesha Brown.

HR business liaison and information resource for recruitment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: New Jersey Dental School, School of Public Health, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Academic Affairs and University Hospital-Ambulatory Care Services. HR Representative: Mary T. Tran 973-972-9387.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Serves as the primary point of contact for University Hospital President/CEO's Office, Vice President of Health Care Finance, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer,Vice President of Nursing and all of their direct reports. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Phyllis Garner 973-972-0012.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs. Areas of responsibility: Provides Generalist support to The University Hospital-EMS and New Jersey Medical School Departments. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Phyllis Garner 973-972-0012.