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

• Vice Chancellor for HRIC
  

  Jeff Banks

  Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
  303-871-7436
  Jeff.Banks@du.edu

  The 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
  Cassandra.Kutches@du.edu

• 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@du.edu

  Prior 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.

  Elizabeth Cha

  Benefits Program Manager
  303-871-3549
  Elizabeth.Cha@du.edu

  Linzy Coffey

  Wellbeing Program Manager
  303-871-3840
  Linzy.Coffey@du.edu

  Zemzem Said

  Benefits Specialist
  303-871-2616
  Zemzem.Said@du.edu

  Alvaro Ramirez

  Benefits Specialist
  303-871-4287
  Alvaro.Ramirez@du.edu

• Community + Values (C+V)

  Chase McNamee

  Senior Project Manager, C+V
  Chase.McNamee@du.edu

  Kadijha Kuanda

  Graduate Fellow, C+V
  kadijha.kuanda@du.edu

  Kim-Chi Pham

  Graduate Fellow, C+V
  kim-chi.pham@du.edu

  Olivia Daigle

  Graduate Fellow, C+V
  Olivia.Daigle@du.edu

• 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@du.edu

  Andre O'Leary-Fenwick

  Senior Compensation Analyst
  303-871-3501
  Andre.OLeary-Fenwick@du.edu

  Sarah Childs

  Compensation Analyst
  303-871-3501
  Sarah.Childs@du.edu

  Sara Muniz

  Compensation Analyst
  Sara.Muniz@du.edu

  Abby Montgomery

  Compensation Analyst
  Abby.Montgomery@du.edu

• Employment Services

  Shaunda Norman

  Director of HR Operations & Data Analytics
  303-871-2398
  Shaunda.Norman@du.edu

  Kaylyn Sanderson

  Employment Specialist
  303-871-3502
  Kaylyn.Sanderson@du.edu

  Jennifer Taylor

  Employment Specialist
  303-871-7420
  Jennifer.Taylor9@du.edu

• 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@du.edu

  Michael Bartalo

  Human Resources Partner II
  303-871-6564
  Michael.Bartalo@du.edu

  Sarah Manzaneres

  Human Resources Partner II
  303-871-3684
  Sarah.Manzaneres@du.edu

  Shawn McVey

  Human Resources Partner II
  303-871-3307
  Shawn.McVey@du.edu

• HR Strategy

  Shahira Qudrat

  Director of HR Strategy & Planning
  303-871-4932
  Shahira.Qudrat@du.edu

• 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@du.edu

  With 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@du.edu

  Paula von Kretschmann

  Learning Consultant, Talent Acquisition & Development
  Phone: 303-871-7511
  Email: Paula.Kretschmann@du.edu

  Andrea Groth

  Employee Experience Coach, Talent Acquisition & Development
  Phone: 303-871-3517
  Email: Andrea.Groth@du.edu

  Grace Vigliotti

  Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Development
  303-871-3648
  Grace.Vigliotti@du.edu

  Kirsten Crissman

  Recruiter, Talent Acquisition & Development
  303-871-5923
  Kirsten.Crissman@du.edu

  Celeste Klug

  Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & Development
  303-871-2618
  Celeste.Klug@du.edu