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Laura Ainsley
Manager of Leadership Development
412-624-3340 lla21@pitt.edu
Laura is responsible for providing consulting, coaching, and training to the University community.
Shayla Amin-Jones
HCM Solutions Data Specialist
412-624-2158 sla85@pitt.edu
Lisa Andrud
Senior Recruiter
412-383-5636 lma79@pitt.edu
Tom Armstrong
Diversity Recruiting and Transition Consultant
412-648-8375 armstr89@pitt.edu
Aleksandra Arsic
HCM Solutions Manager
412-624-8656 ala460@pitt.edu
Aleksandra leads the HCM Solutions Analysts, who specialize in the functional aspects of implementing, configuring, managing, and optimizing technology solutions for human resources, payroll, and workforce management.
Rami Ashamalla
Recruiter
412-383-0932 raa222@pitt.edu
Lindsey Bandison
Benefits Customer Support Supervisor
412-624-2931 ldb35@pitt.edu
Melissa Barr
Business Manager, UCDC
mcb135@pitt.edu
Diane Bartus
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
412-624-0214 dlb90@pitt.edu
Lupe Bazan-Sanchez
HCM Solutions Data Specialist
412-383-1419 leb210@pitt.edu
Steven Beck
Academic Labor Relations Specialist
412-624-3334 slb225@pitt.edu
Sofia Bednez
Bradford and Titusville Campuses, Manager of Human Resources
814-362-0251 spb128@pitt.edu
Sofia is responsible for the hiring process of all new staff, including payroll processing, and meets with all new employees regarding health and retirement benefits at the Bradford Campus. She is also a resource for the Bradford Campus community for benefit and payroll information.
Jessica Beranek
HCM Solutions Data Supervisor
412-624-3425 jeb584@pitt.edu
Jessica supervises the HCM Solutions Data Specialists who focus on faculty and academic HR data. She guides the team and participates in daily tasks to ensure an efficient workflow.
Karen Bird
HCM Solutions Analyst
kab178@pitt.edu
John Blair
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Corey Bowlby
Senior Recruiter, All-Temps
412-624-2160 cjb169@pitt.edu
Ashley Boykin
Wellness Specialist
412-624-1541 aboykin@pitt.edu
Lindsey Brennan
TA Recruiting Assistant
(412) 648-8793 lib138@pitt.edu
Jason Brobeck
HCM Solutions Developer/Architect
412-624-8654 jab247@pitt.edu
Erin Brown
Senior Compensation Analyst
412-383-2746 eob6@pitt.edu
Mark Burdsall
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Consulting Services
412-624-8038 pauab5@pitt.edu
Mark oversees and supports the Organization Development, Compensation, and Employee & Labor Relations departments within OHR. Mark also delivers training programs and conducts workflow analysis for the University.
Mary Butch
Employee Relations Specialist
412-383-2460 mlbst79@pitt.edu
Rachel Butter
Benefits Analyst
412-624-3424 rab359@pitt.edu
Valerie Campbell
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Raymond Cerqua
Compensation Analyst
412-383-2754 rac294@pitt.edu
Christine Chapman
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
412-648-0602 chc269@pitt.edu
Justin Christman
Recruiter
412-648-7637 juc269@pitt.edu
Angela Coldren
Greensburg Campus, Director of Human Resources
amp8@pitt.edu
HR Director for the Greensburg campus.
Matthew Comito
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Nancy Dellinger
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Sarah DeMarco
Student Employment Coordinator
412-383-1744 sad278@pitt.edu
Beth Ann Deutsch
Employee and Labor Relations Manager
412-648-1969 bed64@pitt.edu
Bridget Devine
HCM Solutions Analyst
412-383-2351 brd102@pitt.edu
Rebecca DiPerna
HCM Solutions Data Manager
412-648-0676 red27@pitt.edu
Rebecca leads the HCM Solutions Data Team, where she oversees the precise processing of HR data for University employees. Her work ensures payroll deadlines are met while upholding the University's policies and procedures.
Shanel Divito
Director of Strategic Initiatives
412-648-1591 sjd111@pitt.edu
The Director of Strategic Initiatives identifies, plans, and implements HR initiatives to drive effectiveness, innovation, and alignment with university goals. Collaborating with Pitt leadership, HR teams, and stakeholders, the director develops long-term strategies, analyzes trends, and ensures cross-functional project success.
William Dunleavy
HR Support Specialist, Compensation
412-624-7437 wld11@pitt.edu
Jim Eiben
HCM Solutions Analyst
412-624-8078 jse13@pitt.edu
Kathryn Fortuno
Administrative Coordinator
412-648-9668 ksf37@pitt.edu
Mariah Frantz
HCM Solutions Analyst
412-648-4068 mrd89@pitt.edu
Jenny French
Recruiter, All-Temps
412-383-0291 jmf229@pitt.edu
Anakin Frost
Benefits Analyst, Retirement Savings
412-624-8273 ans446@pitt.edu
Brittany Frund
Sr. Benefits Analyst, Health & Welfare
412-624-8050 bat32@pitt.edu
Jyotsna Fulay
HCM Solutions Developer
412-624-6171 jphule@pitt.edu
As a Developer/System Administrator, Jyotsna manages user access, application security, instance management, and provides application support.
James Gallaher
Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
james.gallaher@pitt.edu
James works to help people reach their full potential by leading Pitt's human resources programs and initiatives.
Mithun Gangidi
HCM Solutions Developer
412-383-0706 mgangidi@pitt.edu
Lisa Garland
Director of Talent Acquisition
lig52@pitt.edu
Lisa is a strategic talent advisor who manages the acquisition and placement process for full- and part-time staff at the University to attract a diverse, qualified candidate pool inspired to work at a mission-driven organization.
Janet Gerster
Recruiter
412-624-4072 jgerster@pitt.edu
Ali Gibson
Senior Technical Recruiter
412-624-8036 arg145@pitt.edu
Latricia Glenn
ERLR Business Analyst
412-648-7642 lyg28@pitt.edu
Neal Golightly
Learning and Development Coordinator
(412) 648-7361 nrg67@pitt.edu
John Graner
Compensation Analyst
412-648-4671 jrg189@pitt.edu
Paula Gray
Executive Assistant
412-624-8030 pag77@pitt.edu
James Greeno
HCM Solutions Data Specialist
412-624-2137 jgg38@pitt.edu
Madison Harding
Student Employment Coordinator
mah919@pitt.edu
Kelly Hardon
Organization Development Senior Consultant
412-624-8044 khardon@pitt.edu
Michaela Hardy
Benefits Analyst, Leave of Absence
412-624-8068 mih131@pitt.edu
Jen Harlacher
Recruiting Assistant for All-Temps
412-624-8377 jeh323@pitt.edu
Nate Harvey
Recruiting Assistant for All-Temps
412-624-8957 nah231@pitt.edu
Jodi Hernandez
Compensation Manager
412-383-6951 jlh315@pitt.edu
Oversee the University’s pay structure, ensuring that employee salaries are competitive and fair.  Ensure we are compliant with government regulations by implementing and monitoring compensation programs and policies across the University. Coordinate and manage the Compensation staff.
Steve Holt
HCM Solutions Analyst
smh102@pitt.edu
Andrea Horton-Mericli
Diversity Specialist, Talent Acquisition
412-383-2316 ADH194@pitt.edu
Bree Houck
Manager, Talent Acquisition
412-624-2903 bklaja@pitt.edu
Bree develops strategic policies and procedures for talent acquisition, functions as the subject matter expert for recruitment/recruitment operations, and assists with full-cycle recruitments for staff positions.
Alexander Hovanec
HCM Solutions Data Specialist
412-624-7235 ajh186@pitt.edu
Lisa Jalvia
Administrative Assistant, Employee and Labor Relations
412-648-1617 lij52@pitt.edu
Kyara Jefferson
Recruiter
412-383-5637 kmj72@pitt.edu
Aynsley Jimenez
Compliance Manager
412-624-8047 pauad5@pitt.edu
Manages OHR Compliance including oversight of policy and handbook updates and child protection clearances.
Celiwe Jones
Workforce Development Career Counselor
412-624-6260 crj44@pitt.edu
Rachel Kanczes
HCM Solutions Associate Analyst
412-624-9501 rlk64@pitt.edu
Sophia Kazee
HR Client Services Team Supervisor
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Client Services Representatives provide customer support for HR systems, including Talent Center, Pitt Worx, and Compliance Center; and offer administrative support.
Jason Killmeyer
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Customer Support, Data and Technology
412-648-3358 jasonk2@pitt.edu
As Assistant Vice Chancellor of Customer Support, Data, and Technology, Jason oversees the HCM Solutions and HR Shared Services teams.
Hanjay Kim
HCM Solutions Data Specialist
412-383-2785 hdk20@pitt.edu
Karla Kitner
Johnstown Campus, Director of Human Resources
814-269-7029 kgarman@pitt.edu
Melissa Kluchurosky
Director of Benefits
412-624-8067 mmk35@pitt.edu
Melissa is responsible for leading wellness efforts, managing relationships, and supporting the professional development of the Benefits Department staff.
Mark Kotzin
Communications Manager
412-624-9027 mark.kotzin@pitt.edu
Mark is responsible for managing the OHR Communications Team and overseeing all internal communications, communicating on behalf of all departments within the Office of Human Resources.
Zach Kurta
Recruiter
412-624-3329 zrk4@pitt.edu
Kim Kushon
Director of Administration
412-624-0255 marascok@pitt.edu
Kim oversees the business operations for OHR, including financial controls, contract management, policy/procedure development, IT systems support, communications and facilities projects/needs.
Matthew Lang
HCM Solutions Data Supervisor
412-624-8382 mtl56@pitt.edu
Matthew supervises the HCM Solutions Data Specialists who focus on staff, student, and All-Temps HR data. He guides the team and participates in daily tasks to ensure an efficient workflow.
Jared Lanza
Manager, All-Temps
412-624-7450 jfl27@pitt.edu
Jared is involved in all aspects of recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding All-Temps employees at the University.
Malia Lazor
Learning and Development Specialist
412-648-3275 mal703@pitt.edu
Kristy Liberatore
HCM Solutions Senior Analyst
412-383-4824 kal241@pitt.edu
Kimberly Mehr
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Jordan Miller
Learning and Development Specialist
412-383-8096 jmmiller@pitt.edu
Joseph Molinaro
HCM Solutions Analyst
412-624-8619 jdm229@pitt.edu
John Monroe
Academic Labor Relations Specialist
412-648-4252 jvm39@pitt.edu
Megan Mough
Manager, HR Client Services
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Megan manages Client Services staff and interacts regularly with other HR departments, as well as with partners across the University to facilitate operational efficiency, adhere to important standards, policies, and deadlines, and maintain open lines of communication.
Tiara Nicholson
Recruiting Assistant
412-624-9059 tkn4@pitt.edu
Patricia Osekowski
Compliance Coordinator
412-383-0310
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr pro16@pitt.edu
Angel Pagan-Cordero
Director of Academic Labor Relations
412-648-0685 ajp255@pitt.edu
As Director of Academic Labor Relations, Angel oversees the department’s daily operations and its staff. He serves as an advisor to University leadership on faculty-related labor relations issues, administers the grievance process, and assists in interpreting and implementing the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Maureen Pastin
Director of Compensation
412-383-2786 mlp144@pitt.edu
As Director of Compensation, Maureen oversees daily operations of the compensation department and its staff. She serves as an advisor to University leadership by assisting in compensation initiatives and compliance, along with designing new policies and monitoring Compensation programs for staff and student workers.
Kim Phillips
Lifestyle Benefits Program Manager
412-624-8040 kdp19@pitt.edu
Kim supervises a staff of Benefits Representatives who offer day-to-day benefits administration for the University including customer inquiries, benefits eligibility and enrollment, and health and welfare benefit plan details.
Harsha Pisipaty
HCM Solutions Developer
412-383-0707 hpisipat@pitt.edu
Kara Puszko
Client Services Representative
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Lora Rice
Business Administration Manager
412-648-4108 lor16@pitt.edu
Lora assists with day-to-day facilities-related tasks with OHR, coordinating and liaising with various vendors and departments, and provides assistance to the Director of Administration.
Ryan Rodriguez
Communication Specialist
412-624-2933 rar362@pitt.edu
Laura Schmid
Director of HR Client Services
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Laura oversees HR Client Services by managing the daily workflow of the front desk and distributing tasks as needed to meet Payroll deadlines. She is also responsible for supervising the service center staff and handling customer service inquiries in a timely manner.
John Scifo
HCM Solutions Manager
412-624-6460 jjs23@pitt.eduj
John leads the HCM Solutions Developers, focusing on the technical implementation, configuration, management, and optimization of technology solutions for HR, payroll, and workforce management.
Steven Sesay
Recruiter for All-Temps
sds169@pitt.edu
Maureen Shearson
Recruiter
412-624-1968 mns39@pitt.edu
Tina Simko
HCM Solutions Analyst
(412) 624-2974 tls168@pitt.edu
Kimberly Sterling
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
412-624-2932 kis140@pitt.edu
Kathleen Stewart
Compensation Analyst
412-383-2478 kps21@pitt.edu
Tonia Suber
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Employee and Labor Relations
412-624-3426 tsuber@pitt.edu
Moukthika Thota
HCM Solutions Developer
412-383-4635 mot24@pitt.edu
Meghan Tintera
Manager of Benefits, Health & Welfare
412-624-8054 mferris@pitt.edu
Meghan supervises a staff of Benefits Analysts who administer the health and welfare plans, enrollment eligibility, open enrollment periods, wellness initiatives.
Noah True-Daniels
ERLR Business Analyst
412-624-8074 ntruedaniels@cfo.pitt.edu
Tammy Weaver
Sr. Benefits Analyst, Retiree Benefits
412-624-8057 tew55@pitt.edu
Tammy is responsible for administering health and welfare plans, enrollment eligibility, and benefits packages for University retirees.
Angela Wilson
HR Client Services Supervisor
412-624-7000
hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr
Client Services Representatives provide customer support for HR systems, including Talent Center, Pitt Worx, and Compliance Center; and offer administrative support.
Jamie Wincovitch
Director, University Child Development Center
412-383-2100 jmw170@pitt.edu
Leads operations, ensures high-quality early education for infants through preschoolers, and supports the mission of the laboratory school at the University Child Development Center for the staff, faculty, and students of the University of Pittsburgh.
Kate Young
Manager of Benefits, Health & Welfare
412-624-8054 pauko5@pitt.edu
Kate supervises a staff of Benefits Analysts who administer the health and welfare plans, enrollment eligibility, open enrollment periods, wellness initiatives.