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- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Graff Main Hall
- jgetchell@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8697
Specialty areas:
HR Leadership, Strategic Initiatives, UW System HR Liaison, Workday, Classification and Job Title Consultations, Independent Contractor Consultations.
- Human Resources Associate Director
- Graff Main Hall
- ajobe@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8629
Specialty areas:
HR Leadership, Strategic HR Planning, HR Operations Management, HR Policy Analysis & Implementation, UW System HR Liaison, Department Development Consultations, Employee Relations Administration
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Graff Main Hall
- ahewitt@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.6499
Specialty areas:
Recruitment, Hiring documents, International Faculty Liaison, Glacier Assistance
- Human Resources Generalist - Training
- Graff Main Hall
- cjessen@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8009
Specialty areas:
Supports Employee Training, Workday Learning, Employee Education Assistance, Performance Reviews, Probationary Periods, University Staff Employee Relations
- Lead HRIS Analyst
- Graff Main Hall
- cschulz2@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8015
Specialty areas:
Supports the academic division by managing a wide range of HR operational tasks. Responsibilities include handling employee data, processing period activity pay, resolving and identifying payroll and pay issues, and coordinating employment changes such as transfers, promotions, and personal data updates. Manages MEAs, payroll deductions, and supports faculty and staff throughout the employment lifecycle. Also serves as a point of contact for onboarding-related questions, helping new employees navigate HR processes and systems effectively.
- Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations
- Graff Main Hall
- fbeckman@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Supports Academic Staff Employee Relations, Formal and Informal Conflict Resolution, Mediations, Investigations, Unemployment, Emeritus Status
- Benefits, Leave, & WC Specialist
- Graff Main Hall
- jwiesjahn@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.6498
Specialty areas:
Employee Benefits, Leaves of Absence (FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Medical Leave), Worker's Compensation and ADA.
- Human Resources Office Assistant
- Graff Main Hall
- mxiong2@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Supports onboarding process, provide customer support, process tickets in Ivanti and email requests, and manage and maintain files and records.
- HRIS Manager
- Graff Main Hall
- vheal@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.6495
Specialty areas:
Supports HR Operational tasks for the Chancellors and Provost Offices
Manages and is responsible for the performance of the daily operations of the HRIS function
- HRIS Analyst
- 144D Graff Main Hall
- vkapkeo@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8602
Specialty areas:
Student Employee Onboarding; Student Employee Data Entry;