HR Business Partners Directory
Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
| Meredith Gatzke Chief Human Resources Officer gatzkem@montclair.edu | Labor and Employee Relations, 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 |
| Genicka Voltaire Human Resources Business Partner 973-655-6858 voltaireg@montclair.edu | University Facilities |
| Leslie Jimenez Human Resources Business Partner 973-655-4463 jimenezle@montclair.edu | Student Development and Campus Life |
| Nyima Moss Human Resources Business Partner 973-655-7135 mossny@montclair.edu | Academic Affairs |
| Stefania Ruiz Human Resources Business Partner ruizs@montclair.edu | Enrollment Management and Information Technology |
Labor Relations
| LuAnn Wilkins Human Resources Coordinator 973-655-4222 wilkinsl@montclair.edu | Administrative Support for Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations |
Human Resources Operations
| Harold Andrieux Associate Vice President of Human Resources Operations 973-655-4160 andrieuxh@montclair.edu | HR Operations, Classification and Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Workday HCM |
| Jillian Pustelniak Director of Human Resources Operations and Human Capital Management 973-655-4220 pustelniakj@montclair.edu | HR Operations and Workday HCM Support |
| Estefany Caceres Human Resources HCM Coordinator 973-655-5574 cacerese@montclair.edu | HR Workday HCM Support |
| Lisette Mercado Human Resources Operations Generalist 973-655-7700 mercadol@montclair.edu | HR Support |
| Natalia Usmial Human Resources Operations Generalist 973-655-7700 usmialn@montclair.edu | HR Support |
| Alyssa Lawrence Human Resources Operations Generalist 973-655-7700 lawrencea@montclair.edu | HR Support |
Benefits
| Betty Paulino Director of Benefits 973-655-7396 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 chambersz@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 Benefits Coordinator 973-655-3837 doylej@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 Benefits Coordinator 973-655-7918 fernandeza@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 Benefits Specialist 973-655-3864 krobatschm@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 |
| 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 |
Organizational and Talent Development
| Ellianne Gallardo Associate Vice President of Organizational and Talent Development 973-655-6910 gallardoe@montclair.edu | Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Talent Development |
Employee Relations
| Cristi V. Mahabir Director of Employee Relations 973-655-3843 mahabirc@montclair.edu | Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Mediation |
| Nia Spencer Assistant Director of Employee 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 |
Learning and Talent Development
Brianna Kondratiuk | Performance Management |
Samantha Brassford | Learning & Talent Development, Professional Development |
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 |
| Karen Ann Brack Recruiting Business Partner 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 Specialist 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 |
| Angie Valerio-Fernandez Recruiting Business Partner 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 |