UMDNJ - Human Resources: About Us

Staff Assistant to Acting Vice President for Human Resources. Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Acting 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 Employment Program; HR budget; advertising, arbitration and background check payment facilitator; calculates interdepartmental transfers of expenses for advertising and arbitration; KinderCare/Childrens' Creative Learning Centers, Inc. liaison.

Liaison and collaborate with operating units on issues effecting HR business process; research process improvements. Develop/revise HR policies, facilitates review process, disseminates final policy to constituents. Research best practices; makes site visits to other organizations or vendors to review best practices. Researches, writes HR newsletter. Collaborates with colleagues to evaluate written communications.

Administration of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), Tuition Reimbursement Program, 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.

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), retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientation.

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

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

Administration and development of policies and procedures for University benefit plans. Coordinator for all related internal departments and external institutions on benefits related issues.

Administration of Alternate Benefit Program, Benefits Assistance Program, Additional Contributions Tax Sheltered Program (ACTS), 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), Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS), Additional Contributions Tax Sheltered Program (ACTS), Tuition Assistance Program, retirement counseling, faculty and staff new hire orientations.

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

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.

Provides professional administrative and analytical support in the day-to-day administration of the University�s staff Compensation Program. Acts as the primary Compensation Services Associate for NJMS, GSBS, UBHC, SPH for new positions, reclassifications and compensation matters on the Newark Campus. Serves as the point of contact for union job rate changes on all campuses. Conducts and participates in salary surveys to determine the organization�s market relationship. Classifies and issues determinations for new positions and reclassifications. Provides technical advice and guidance to departments. Ensures compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Provides technological systems support and acts as a customer services representative for the Compensation Services Office.

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 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.

Designs and conducts customized training programs and services specializing in management development, customer service, and other professional development programs. Consults with individual departments/divisions and individual managers/ supervisors on the Newark Campus to resolve training and organizational development needs. Provides coaching services upon request.

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.

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 Mary Pissalidis and Adriana Berges.

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 all of the University Behavioral Healthcare System. H.R. Representative: Sherol Anderson 973-972-1642.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs.

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, SPH, SON, RWJMS, UH, UBHC and all CA Units. In the absence of the Director, may be contacted for assistance regarding Search Firm or Temporary Agency matters.

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 Grace Lau.

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 Maureen Stocker.

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, Environmental and Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Department of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Radiology and the Child Health Institute of New Jersey. In the absence of the Director, may be contacted for assistance regarding Search Firm or Temporary Agency matters. Lead H.R. Representative: Christina Maini 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. 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: Provides Generalist support to The University Hospital-EMS and New Jersey Medical School Departments. 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: CA-Physical Plant, Facilities Planning and Construction, University Hospital-Nursing Assistants and Ward Clerks, Patient Accounting and Admitting. Visa processing. H.R. Representatives: Michia Cobb 973-972-0825 and 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: Provides Generalist support to RWJMS Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopaedic Surgery, OB/GYN and Vivarium. H.R. Representative: Pamela Markert 732-235-9614.

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, Carolyn Johnson and Lori Prehodka.

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 eighteen (18) departments reporting to the University Hospital-Vice President of Operations. 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, Facilities Planning and Construction, and School of Nursing. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Sherol Anderson 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 CINJ and Central Administration positions. Visa processing. Lead H.R. Representative: Christina Maini 732-235-2038.

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: All UBHC and UCHC positions Newark/New Brunswick Campuses. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Rita Cuenca 732-235-9409.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs.

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 Grace Lau, Sonia Sousa and Annette Ojeda.

H.R. business liaison and information resource for employment, benefits, employee/labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, termination and layoffs.

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 of Staff�s Office, Vice President of Nursing and all of their direct reports. Visa processing. H.R. Representative: Phyllis Garner 973-972-0012 and Michia Cobb 973-972-0825.

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.