Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
Meredith Gatzke
Chief Human Resources Officer
gatzkem@montclair.edu
Labor and Employee Relations, Affirmative Action/EEO and Diversity, Talent Acquisition Staffing, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Organizational Development and Training, HR Information Technology Systems
Anthony Knowles
Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer
973-655-4227
knowlesa@montclair.edu
Administrative support, HR budget process, HR financial management
Jillian Pustelniak
Human Resources Business Systems Analyst
973-655-4220
pustelniakj@montclair.edu
HR Workday HCM Support
Benefits, Compensation and Payroll
Valerie R. Hunter
Associate Vice President for Benefits, Compensation and Payroll
973-655-6910
hunterv@montclair.edu
Management of the administration and compliance of Federal, State laws, regulations and University Policies for Benefits, Payroll and Compensation and Classification.
Valeria Medina
Human Resources Coordinator
973-655-7736
hr@montclair.edu
campusi9@montclair.edu
HR On-Campus Satellite Office (Blue House)
18 Normal Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
I-9 Processing
Benefits
Betty Paulino
Director of Benefits
973-655-7338
paulinob@montclair.edu
Division of Pensions & Benefits New Jersey Supervisor Certifying Officer, Compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA/NJFLA), Workers Compensation, NJ State Pension, Health, and Dental Benefits, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Flexible Spending Account, Leave of Absence, Employee Discounts program, Jury Duty Notifications, NJ State Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance
Zania Chambers
Benefits Specialist
973-655-4217
hr-benefits@montclair.edu
Compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA/NJFLA), Workers Compensation, NJ State Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Donated Leave, Long Term Disability
Janet Doyle
973-655-3837
Benefits Coordinator
hr-benefits@montclair.edu
Compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA/NJFLA), Workers Compensation, NJ State Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Donated Leave, Long Term Disability
Arelis Fernandez
973-655-7918
Benefits Coordinator
hr-benefits@montclair.edu
Compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations, NJ State Pension, Health, and Dental Benefits, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Discounts Program, TaxSave Benefits, COBRA, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Perks, Tuition Waivers, Vision Reimbursement Program
Marlene McGuire
973-655-3864
Benefits Specialist
hr-benefits@montclair.edu
Division of Pensions & Benefits New Jersey Certifying Officer, Compliance with Federal/State laws and regulations, NJ State Pension, Health, and Dental Benefits, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Discounts Program, TaxSave Benefits, COBRA, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Perks, Tuition Waivers, Vision Reimbursement Program
Compensation and Classification
Veronica Ruiz
Director, Classification and Compensation
973-655-4705
ruizv@montclair.edu
Compensation and Classification Management of Managerial, Unclassified, and Classified Positions; Talent/Core HR Position Data Management; Internal Equity Review and Reorganization Structure Management; Performance Based Promotion/Position Reclassification Management; University Policies and Federal/State Laws Impacting HR
Aime Becerra
Classification and Compensation Specialist
973-655-3832
becerraa@montclair.edu
Classification and Compensation Support of Unclassified and Classified positions; Civil Service Commission Liaison for Position Data Management/ Performance Evaluations; University Policies and Federal/State Laws Impacting HR
Leslie Jimenez
Classification and Compensation Analyst
973-655-4463
jimenezle@montclair.edu
Compensation and Classification Analytics of Managerial, Unclassified, and Classified Positions; Talent/Core HR Position Management; Internal Equity Review and Reorganization Structure Management; Performance Based Promotion/Position Reclassification Reviews; University Policies and Federal/State laws Impacting HR
Shaniece Bayliss
Classification and Compensation Analyst
973-655-3866
baylisss@montclair.edu
Compensation and Classification Analytics of Managerial, Unclassified, and Classified Positions; Talent/Core HR Position Management; Internal Equity Review and Reorganization Structure Management; Performance Based Promotion/Position Reclassification Reviews; University Policies and Federal/State laws Impacting HR
Payroll
Jason Martinello
Director of Payroll
973-655-3840
martinelloj@montclair.edu
Payroll Administration, Payroll Processes, System Enhancements
Kalpana Patel
Payroll Specialist
973-655-7157
patelk@montclair.edu
Benefits and Deductions on University HRS Computer System, W-2 Mailings, Moving Expense Payouts, Adjunct and Visiting Specialist Payrolls, Child Support Garnishments, Tax Levy Processing
Jasmine Floran
Payroll Coordinator
973-655-3844
floranj@montclair.edu
Time and Attendance, W-2 Mailings, Employment Verifications, Student Direct Deposits.
Stephanie Dilone
Payroll Specialist
973-655-4229
dilones@montclair.edu
Time and Attendance, Union Deductions, Retirement and Termination payouts
Employee and Labor Relations
Carly Hamilton
Assistant Vice President,
Employee and Labor Relations
973-655-4160
hamiltonc@montclair.edu
Compliance with Labor/Employment Laws and Regulations, Employee Relations, Negotiations, Contract Administration, Dispute Resolution, Liaise with Federal and State Regulatory Agencies, Internal Investigations
Victoria Cantrella
Director of Employee and Labor Relations
973-655-4165
cantrellav@montclair.edu
Employee and Labor Relations, Negotiations, Contract Administration, Civil Service Matters, Dispute Resolution
Nia Spencer
Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations
973-655-6872
rogersni@montclair.edu
Employee and Labor Relations, Civil Service Matters, Dispute Resolution
LuAnn Wilkins
Human Resources Coordinator
973-655-4222
wilkinsl@montclair.edu
Administrative Support for Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations
Workday Operations
Vacant
Workday Operations Support Specialist
Tier 2 Workday support, Monitor data integrity and Workday Transactions
Learning and Development
Erika Bush
Director of Learning and Development
973-655-3014
bushe@montclair.edu
Professional and Leadership Development, Leadership University, Management 101, Project Management Learning Series, DEIB Academy Series, Customized Learning Paths
Nyima Moss
Learning and Development Associate
973-655-7135
mossny@montclair.edu
Administrative Support for L&D, New Employee Orientation, Process and Procedure Essentials, Employee & Labor Relations Learning Series
Talent Acquisition
Monica Tejeda
Assistant Vice President for Talent Acquisition
973-655-5547
tejedam@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition Management, Source, Identify and Attract talent to the University, Consultative Services on Recruitment and Search Processes, Liaison with Search Committees and Hiring Managers, Practice value of Diversity and Inclusion
Kimberly Ball
P/T Recruiter
973-655-4330
ballk@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition, Source, Identify and Attract talent to the University, Consultative Services on Recruitment and Search Processes, Liaison with Search Committees and Hiring Managers, Practice value of Diversity and Inclusion
Karen Ann Brack
Talent Acquisition Specialist
973-655-7136
brackk@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition Operations Support (Job Postings, Advertising, Background Checks, Offer Letters, Onboarding of New Employees) for: Office of the Provost, Academic Affairs (Education Opportunity Fund, Research and Sponsored Programs and University College), College of Science and Mathematics, The Graduate School, and the Office of the President.
Rudgerry (Gerry) Guillaume
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
973-655-3839
guillaumer@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition Operations Support (Job Postings, Advertising, Applicant Distribution, Background Checks, Offer Letters, Onboarding of New Employees) for: Information Technology, Feliciano School of Business, College for Education and Engaged Learning, College for Community Health and University Facilities (AFT/Managerial).
Carmen Lopez
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
973-655-3705
lopezcar@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition Operations Support (Job Postings, Advertising, Applicant Distribution, Background Checks, Offer Letters, Onboarding of New Employees) for: Finance and Treasury, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Library and University Development.
Zoila Rosario
Talent Acquisition Specialist
973-655-7138
arriagaz@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition Operations Support (Job Postings, Advertising, Applicant Distribution, Background Checks, Offer Letters, Onboarding of New Employees) for: Budget and Planning, Communications and Marketing, College of the Arts (School of Communication and Media / John J. Cali School of Music), School of Nursing and Student Development and Campus Life.
Angie Valerio-Fernandez
Recruiter
973-655-7127
valerioferna@montclair.edu
Talent Acquisition, Source, Identify and Attract talent to the University, Consultative Services on Recruitment and Search Processes, Liaison with Search Committees and Hiring Managers, Practice value of Diversity and Inclusion