{"id":1884,"date":"2018-12-19T14:56:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T14:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=1884"},"modified":"2026-02-15T11:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T16:15:49","slug":"human-resources-staff-directory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/contact-us\/human-resources-staff-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Staff Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer<\/h2>\n
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Meredith Gatzke<\/strong>
\nChief Human Resources Officer
\ngatzkem@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Labor and Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition Staffing, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Organizational Development and Training, HR Information Technology Systems<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Anthony Knowles<\/strong>
\nExecutive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer
\n
973-655-4227<\/a>
\n
knowlesa@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

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Administrative support, HR budget process, HR financial management<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Genicka Voltaire<\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Business Partner
\n
973-655-6858<\/a>
\n
voltaireg@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

University Facilities<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Leslie Jimenez<\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Business Partner
\n
973-655-4463<\/a>
\n
jimenezle@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Nyima Moss<\/span><\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Business Partner
\n
973-655-7135<\/a>
\n
mossny@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Academic Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Stefania Ruiz<\/span><\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Business Partner
\n
ruizs@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Enrollment Management and Information Technology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Labor Relations<\/h2>\n

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LuAnn Wilkins<\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Coordinator
\n
973-655-4222<\/a>
\n
wilkinsl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Administrative Support for Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Human Resources Operations<\/h2>\n
\n

Harold Andrieux<\/strong>
\nAssociate Vice President of Human Resources Operations
\n
973-655-4160<\/a>
\n
andrieuxh@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

\n

HR Operations, Classification and Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Workday HCM<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Jillian Pustelniak<\/strong>
\nDirector of Human Resources Operations and Human Capital Management
\n
973-655-4220<\/a>
\n
pustelniakj@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

\n

HR Operations and Workday HCM Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Estefany Caceres
\n<\/strong>Human Resources HCM Coordinator
\n
973-655-5574<\/a>
\n
cacerese@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

HR Workday HCM Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Lisette Mercado
\n<\/strong>Human Resources Operations Generalist
\n
973-655-7700<\/a>
\n
mercadol@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

HR Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Natalia Usmial
\n<\/strong>Human Resources Operations Generalist
\n
<\/a>973-655-7700<\/a>
\n
usmialn@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

\n

HR Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Alyssa Lawrence
\n<\/strong>Human Resources Operations Generalist
\n
973-655-7700<\/a>
\n
lawrencea@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

HR Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Benefits<\/h2>\n
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Betty Paulino<\/strong>
\nDirector of Benefits
\n
973-655-7396<\/a>
\n
paulinob@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Zania Chambers<\/strong>
\nBenefits Specialist
\n
973-655-4217<\/a>
\n
chambersz@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Janet Doyle<\/strong>
\nBenefits Coordinator
\n
973-655-3837<\/a><\/strong>
\n
doylej@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Arelis Fernandez<\/strong>
\nBenefits Coordinator
\n
973-655-7918<\/a><\/strong>
\n
fernandeza@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Compliance with Federal\/State laws and regulations, NJ State Pension, Health, and Dental Benefits, Affordable Care Act (ACA),\u00a0 Employee Discounts Program, TaxSave Benefits, COBRA, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Perks, Tuition Waivers, Vision Reimbursement Program<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Marlene McGuire<\/a><\/strong>
\nBenefits Specialist
\n
973-655-3864<\/a><\/strong>
\n
krobatschm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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),\u00a0 Employee Discounts Program, TaxSave Benefits, COBRA, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Perks, Tuition Waivers, Vision Reimbursement Program<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Compensation and Classification<\/h2>\n
\n

Veronica Ruiz<\/strong>
\nDirector, Classification and Compensation
\n
973-655-4705<\/a>
\n
ruizv@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Aime Becerra<\/strong>
\nClassification and Compensation Specialist
\n
973-655-3832<\/a>
\n
becerraa@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Shaniece Bayliss<\/strong>
\nClassification and Compensation Analyst
\n
973-655-3866<\/a>
\n
baylisss@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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 <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Payroll<\/h2>\n
\n

Jason Martinello<\/strong>
\nDirector of Payroll
\n
973-655-3840<\/a>
\n
martinelloj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Payroll Administration, Payroll Processes, System Enhancements<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Kalpana Patel<\/strong>
\nPayroll Specialist
\n
973-655-7157<\/a>
\n
patelk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Jasmine Floran<\/strong>
\nPayroll Coordinator
\n
973-655-3844<\/a>
\n
floranj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Time and Attendance, W-2 Mailings, Employment Verifications, Student Direct Deposits.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Stephanie Dilone<\/strong>
\nPayroll Specialist
\n
973-655-4229<\/a>
\n
dilones@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Time and Attendance, Union Deductions, Retirement and Termination\u00a0payouts<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Organizational and Talent Development<\/h2>\n
\n

Ellianne Gallardo<\/strong>
\nAssociate Vice President of Organizational and Talent Development
\n
973-655-6910<\/a>
\n
gallardoe@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

\n

Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Talent Development<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Employee Relations<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n

Cristi V. Mahabir<\/strong>
\nDirector of Employee Relations
\n
973-655-3843<\/a>
\n
mahabirc@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n<\/p><\/div>

\n

Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Mediation<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Nia Spencer<\/strong>
\nAssistant Director of Employee Relations
\n
973-655-6872<\/a>
\n
rogersni@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Employee and Labor Relations, Civil Service Matters, Dispute Resolution<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

LuAnn Wilkins<\/strong>
\nHuman Resources Coordinator
\n
973-655-4222<\/a>
\n
wilkinsl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Administrative Support for Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

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Learning and Talent Development<\/h2>\n
\n

Brianna Kondratiuk<\/span><\/strong>
\nPerformance Management Specialist<\/p>\n

kondratiukb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Performance Management<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Samantha Brassford<\/span><\/strong>
\nLearning and Talent Development Specialist<\/p>\n

bassfords@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Learning & Talent Development, Professional Development<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Talent Acquisition<\/h2>\n
<\/div>
<\/div>\n

Monica Tejeda<\/strong>
\nAssistant Vice President for Talent Acquisition
\n
973-655-5547<\/a>
\n
tejedam@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Karen Ann Brack<\/strong>
\nRecruiting Business Partner
\n
973-655-7136<\/a>
\n
brackk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Rudgerry (Gerry) Guillaume<\/strong>
\nTalent Acquisition Coordinator
\n
973-655-3839<\/a>
\n
guillaumer@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Carmen Lopez<\/strong>
\nTalent Acquisition Specialist
\n
973-655-3705<\/a>
\n
lopezcar@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Angie Valerio-Fernandez<\/strong>
\nRecruiting Business Partner
\n
973-655-7127<\/a>
\n
valerioferna@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3367,"parent":25,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1884","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1884"}],"version-history":[{"count":136,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9624,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1884\/revisions\/9624"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}