Human Resources

Human Resources

Mark Schmelz
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
541-346-2987
Executive support: Jeff Groves

The Office of Human Resources (HR) is committed to providing excellent service in support of a vibrant community of scholars. In concert with the mission of the university, we value and encourage excellence, integrity, creativity, and critical thinking. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that will promote employee success and attract a diverse array of high performing professionals. Acting as the hub for personnel information and expertise, central human resources works collaboratively with a network of campus partners to provide professional assistance in a broad range of areas including employee and labor relations, professional development, work-life resources, employee compensation, leaves, benefits, recruitment, hiring processes, recognition programming, and performance management.  We aim for clear communication, professionalism, and the development of strong working relationships across the campus we serve.


Classification & Compensation and Talent Acquisition

Jenna Schuttpelz
Director
541-346-2693
Executive support: Louise Hutson 


Employee & Labor Relations

Chris Meade
Director
541-346-2695
Executive support: Jennifer Maynard  


Programs & Services, Operations, and Learning & Development

Kaia Rogers
Senior Director and Chief of Staff
541-346-2961
Executive support: Jeff Groves 


Retirement Plans Management

Gay Lynn Bath
Director
541-346-5766

Retirement Plans Management administers five retirement plans used by the seven Oregon public higher education institutions. 


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