UNC Asheville Human Resources Services
Phone: (828) 251-6605 | (828) 251-6606,  Facsimile:  (828) 251-6385
 

Our Mission
The Human Resources Department, in support of the University’s mission, commits to promoting and providing innovative and comprehensive services to support the values, goals, and diverse needs of the population we serve.

Our Goal
To provide superior, innovative, and responsive services to attract, motivate, and retain a talented, diverse, and committed workforce.

Elizabeth "Buffy" R. Bagwell, Director for Human Resources
Debra Liles, Temporary Employment and Office Manager
Phone: 251-6606

1. Employee Relations and Performance Management Administration:
   Phone: (828) 251-6605 | Fax: (828) 251-6385
   Rusty Marts, Director of Employee Relations/Affirmative Action Officer
    

   • Affirmative Action
     Coordinate Affirmative Action Program.
     Contact person:
     Rusty Marts, Director of Employee Relations/Affirmative Action Officer, Phone: 350-4589
      

   • Employee Relations
     Provide consultation to management on employment law, assistance to management and employees regarding management/employee issues and assistance in identifying local resources for those employees experiencing personal or occupational difficulties.
     Contact person:
     Rusty Marts, Director of Employee Relations/Affirmative Action Officer, Phone: 350-4589
      

   • Performance Management Program
     Administration of EPA and SPA staff Performance Management Programs.
     Contact person:
     Chris Dahlquist, Professional Development Manager, Phone: 250-2343
      

   • Training and Development Programs
     Create and coordinate the University training and professional development programs, professional development funds, and tuition benefit programs. 
     Contact person:
     Chris Dahlquist, Professional Development Manager, Phone: 250-2343
     Lisa Gatewood-McMillan, Coordinator of Special Projects, Phone: 251-6605
      

   • Compliance and Policies
     EPA and SPA compliance matters, policy review and update.
     Contact person:
     Christy Williams, Phone: 232-5116

    

2. Employment:
   Phone: (828) 251-6605 | Fax: (828) 251-6385
   Karla Piccirillo, Assistant Director for Employment
    

   • Recruitment
     Coordinate recruitment and employment services for SPA, and EPA staff positions.
     Contact persons:
     Jonalyn Crite, Employment Coordinator, Phone: 350-4586
      

   • Position Management System
     Administer OSP Position Classification and Career Banding Personnel Systems.  Administer General Administration EPA staff position management processes.  Coordinate organizational development consultation sessions.
     Contact person:
     Jaime Head, Position Management Specialist, Phone: 350-4587
      

   • Temporary Wage Administration
     Coordinate temporary employment processing, employment eligibility verification, and background verification.
     Contact person:
     Debra Liles, Temporary Employment and Office Manager, Phone: 251-6606
     Mitizy Drane, Temporary Employment Coordinator, Phone: 251-6605
      

   • Wage and Salary Administration
     Administer wage and salary programs for SPA and EPA employees.
     Contact person:
     Debbie Decoteau, Wage and Compensation Specialist/Budget Officer,
     Phone: 350-4588
     
      

3. Systems and Benefits Administration:
   Phone: (828) 250-2357 | Fax: (828) 350-4585
   Lisa Honeycutt,  Assistant Director for Systems and Benefits Administration
    

   • Benefits
     Coordinate benefits including medical, dental, vision insurances, and retirement plans for Faculty and Staff.
     Contact persons: 
     Amy Owenby, Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Phone: 250-2357
     Carol Embler, Data and Payroll Specialist, Phone: 250-2344
      

   • Database Management
     Coordinate multiple database systems to initiate the payroll process, track employee personnel actions, and provide University personnel data to OSP, GA, Federal Reporting, etc. 
     Contact person: 
     Carol Embler, Data and Payroll Specialist, Phone: 250-2344
      

   • Leave Administration and Workers' Compensation Programs
     Coordinate Leave Program and Workers’ Compensation Programs for SPA and EPA employees. Contact for Short-Term Disability, Leave Payouts, FLSA and Unemployment. 
     Contact person:
     Jeanene Wexler, Workers' Compensation Administrator and Leave Coordinator, Phone: 250-2336
      

   • Systems Administration
     Supports Banner, PeopleAdmin, Personnel Management Information Systems. Provide reports for Human Resources and campus departments as needed.
     Contact person:
     Joy Duran, HR Systems Technician, Phone: 232-5115
     
      

Our Organization Chart

If you have questions, please call Human Resources Office at 251-6605/251-6606.

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