HRIC Directory
The Human Resources & Inclusive Community department reports to the Chancellor's Office. The department includes seven divisions including Employment Services, Benefits, Employee & Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition & Development, HR Strategy, Compensation and Community + Values (C+V). See below for more information about the HRIC staff:
Meet the HRIC Teams
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Vice Chancellor for HRIC
Jeff Banks
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
303-871-7436
Jeff.Banks@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comThe Vice Chancellor (VC) of HRIC has responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing University initiatives and strategies that support employee engagement, inclusive excellence, and developing exceptional talent and strategic partnerships for the University. In addition, the VC manages the delivery of HRIC’s strategic plan, assuring alignment with the University and its divisions, development and implementation of HR policies, workforce planning and retention strategies, organizational development and training initiatives, compensation, benefits and retirement, performance management, employee relations, and reporting and metrics to promote University effectiveness.
Cassy Zapotocky
Executive Assistant to the VC, Human Resources
303-871-3962
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Benefits
The Benefits team serves as the main point of contact for all benefits-related questions. The University is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all qualified employees. Benefits include a tuition waiver, medical insurance, and a variety of voluntary offerings.
Lloyd Moore
Director, Benefits Compliance & Operations
303-871-4284
Lloyd.Moore@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comPrior to my time at DU, I spent fifteen years in progressive roles in Human Resources at the Auraria Higher Education Center, followed by five years as the Assistant Director of Benefits Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have served on the board of the Rocky Mountain College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (Rocky Mountain CUPA-HR) and as a trustee for the Colorado Higher Education Insurance Benefits Alliance Trust (CHEIBA Trust), a benefit-purchasing consortium made up of nine higher education institutions in Colorado. I am committed to serving all members of the DU community by developing, implementing, and supporting effective benefit programs that promote health & wellness and positive employee morale in alignment with the University's missions and goals.
Linzy Coffey
Wellbeing Program Manager
303-871-3840
Linzy.Coffey@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comStephanie Trujillo
Benefits Program Manager
303-871-3549
Linzy.Coffey@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comZemzem Said
FAMLI Leave Coordinator
303-871-2616
Zemzem.Said@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comAlvaro Ramirez
Benefits Specialist
303-871-4287
Alvaro.Ramirez@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comFreya Rivera
Benefits Specialist
303-871-2357
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Community + Values (C+V) Graduate Fellows
Emma Anderson
Graduate Fellow, C+V
Emma.Anderson@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comOlivia Daigle
Graduate Fellow, C+V
Olivia.Daigle@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comBerfin Kalayci
Graduate Fellow, C+V
Berfin.Kalayci@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comKadijha Kuanda
Graduate Fellow, C+V
kadijha.kuanda@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comKim-Chi Pham
Graduate Fellow, C+V
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Compensation
Compensation is one of many factors when considering employment at an organization. Here at the University of Denver, we strive to stay competitive within the higher education market by utilizing market data from reputable sources both specific to higher education and the private sector.
Dave Leiker
Director of Compensation
303-871-6073
David.Leiker@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comSarah Childs
Compensation Analyst
303-871-3501
Sarah.Childs@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comAbby Montgomery
Compensation Analyst (Part-Time)
Abby.Montgomery@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comSara Muniz
Compensation Analyst (Part-Time)
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Employment Services
Shaunda Norman
Director of HR Operations & Data Analytics
303-871-2398
Shaunda.Norman@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comKaylyn Sanderson
Manager of Employment Services
303-871-3502
Kaylyn.Sanderson@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comJennifer Taylor
Employment Specialist
303-871-7420
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HR Partners
The HR Partners are a team of dedicated employees serving as liaisons between HRIC and the various academic and non-academic divisional units within the University. In consultation with divisional leaders, they provide guidance and support on HR matters related to talent management, including workforce planning, recruiting, on-boarding, and more. Additionally, the HR Partners are available to assist all DU employees in understanding University policies and the collective bargaining agreement, as well as in addressing a variety of work and performance related matters.
Jim Noone
Director of Employee & Labor Relations
303-871-4238
James.Noone@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comMichael Bartalo
Lead Human Resources Partner
303-871-6564
Michael.Bartalo@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comSarah Manzaneres
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-3684
Sarah.Manzaneres@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comShawn McVey
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-3307
Shawn.McVey@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comNatalie Swanson
Human Resources Partner II
303-871-6564
Natalie.Swanson@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comBrittany Menn
Student Employment Human Resources Partner
303-871-67782
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HR Strategy
Shahira Qudrat
Director of HR Strategy & Planning
303-871-4932
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Talent Acquisition & Development
Talent Acquisition & Development partners with faculty and staff on talent sourcing, selection, hiring processes and employee orientation. This department also facilitates professional development through strategic consulting, professional coaching, career planning, and mediation services, as well as coordination of the New Hire Orientation program. The team also focuses on empowering employees with specific skills to drive better business performance by offering competency-based in-person and virtual classes on topics such as management and supervisory skills, communication, team-building, organizational development, and technical skills. We strive to serve employees, managers, leaders, and teams in a fulfilling employment experience focused on supporting the University's mission and advancing DU's strategic plan.
Ken Pinnock
Director of Talent Acquisition & Development
Phone: 303-871-7511
Email: Ken.Pinnock@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comWith the increasing need to engage and retain talent within the University, the People Development division of Human Resources has made great progress in our efforts to ensure DU employees have the opportunity to access professional development tools. As the Director of People Development, I oversee this initiative and focus. My background covers all facets of HR, ranging from consulting to field work to training and presenting locally, nationally, and internationally. In my free time, I am a volunteer ski instructor for the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park.
Craig Miller
Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Development
303-871-7770
Craig.Miller@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comPaula von Kretschmann
Learning Consultant, Talent Acquisition & Development
Phone: 303-871-7511
Email: Paula.Kretschmann@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comAndrea Groth
Employee Experience Coach, Talent Acquisition & Development
Phone: 303-871-3517
Email: Andrea.Groth@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comKirsten Crissman
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Development
303-871-5923
Kirsten.Crissman@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comGrace Vigliotti
Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Development
303-871-3648
Grace.Vigliotti@psychomotricite-la-seyne.comCeleste Klug
Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development
303-871-2618
Celeste.Klug@psychomotricite-la-seyne.com