JOHN WEIS - Vice President of Human Resource Services
e-mail: weisj@dickinson.edu

John is a member of the President's Staff and is a Senior Officer of the College. He is responsible for developing and managing all programs and policies pertaining to Human Resources, including training and development, organizational development, recruitment and employment, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HRIS and workers compensation. He also is the liaison for the President's Support Staff Forum.

ARLENE BONES - Director
e-mail: bones@dickinson.edu

Arlene is responsible for planning, project coordination and efficient operations to meet current and future business needs within HR Services and the organization. She oversees the employment process, job opportunities, health benefits, HRIS, leaves of absence, disability, retirement, employee relations, performance management, progressive counseling and conflict resolution. She works with college staff, applicants and vendors to ensure consistent definition and delivery of services. Contact Arlene for inquiries relating to retirement benefits, staffing recruitment, and questions related to paid and unpaid medical leaves.

JEANETTE DIAMOND - Executive Assistant
e-mail: diamondj@dickinson.edu

Jeanette coordinates and assists with scheduling events for employee recognition and the employee professional development and wellness programs. Specific annual employee recognition programs include Winterfest, the Recognition Luncheon, the Summer Picnic and the Seniors of Old Bellaire dinner. Management of the department's budget, assistance with the development and coordination of Board of Trustee materials, HR Services website maintenance, and coordination of HR Services print/email communications cover other areas of her responsibility. She participates in the monthly Navigating Dickinson Orientation program, giving the campus tour. Contact Jeanette for inquiries relating to employee recognition events, professional development and wellness events, HR Services print/email communications, or the Navigating Dickinson Orientation program.

TAUNYA NENNINGER - Administrative Assistant
email: nenningt@dickinson.edu

Taunya acts as the liaison for support staff positions including the coordination of new hire information, bi-weekly payroll preparation, annual performance reviews, Flexible Spending accounts, FMLA leaves, and life insurance & accidental death/dismemberment insurance. Taunya also participates in welcoming new employees to the College in the monthly sessions of the Navigating Dickinson Orientation program. Contact Taunya with questions relating to the annual performance review process, Flexible Spending accounts, and FMLA.

BERNADETTE PHAM - Assistant Director
e-mail: phamb@dickinson.edu

Bernadette coordinates employee benefits, including our health/dental/vision insurance plans, COBRA, and Health Advocate. She is the tuition program liaison officer, overseeing the Tuition Remission, Tuition Assistance, and the Tuition Exchange program. Her other areas of responsibility include Worker's Compensation and coordination of the annual Benefits and Wellness Fair. Bernadette is the contact person for recruitment of service-area support staff for Children's Center, Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Public Safety. She also presents the employee benefits information during the monthly sessions of the Navigating Dickinson Orientation program. Contact Bernadette for questions relating to employee benefits, tuition benefits, COBRA, and Worker's Compensation injuries.

STEVE RICCIO - Staff Development Coordinator
e-mail:  riccios@dickinson.edu

Steve develops, manages, and coordinates all aspects of our Professional Development and Wellness programs for employees. He is instrumental in facilitating the President's Leadership Institute programs for personal enrichment, management development and leadership development. He acts as the liaison for employee focus groups and facilitates customized divisional training programs upon request. Key components of his responsibilities include Navigating Dickinson – the new employee orientation program, and Navigating Dickinson for Supervisors . Steve is the contact person for any new programs offered for personal enrichment, professional development and employee wellness.

BRAD SMITH - Applications Support Analyst
e-mail:  smithb@dickinson.edu

Brad is the technical liaison between the Institutional Systems department and HR Services/Payroll. He implements, manages, and supports all applications in HR Services and Payroll. He also analyzes requests for and develops ad hoc inquiries, reports and data extracts. Brad's involvement in HR Services provides the technical expertise needed to make our database management successful.

MICHELLE SPENCER - HRIS Administrator
e-mail: spencer@dickinson.edu

Michelle administers and maintains the Human Resource Information Systems (SCT Banner) with employee information, and develops adhoc inquiries and data extracts. She prepares the Faculty and Administrative semi-monthly payrolls, and processes the Flexible Spending Account requests. Michelle's other responsibilities include preparing the campus roster; processing unemployment claims; HR Services web page development; overseeing the homebuyer program; processing relocation reimbursements; assisting with H visas and foreign visitors; and wage and salary benefit surveys. Michelle also participates in the Banner Self-Service training portion of the Navigating Dickinson Orientation program for new hires. Contact Michelle with questions relating to the Banner employee information/payroll system, Flexible Spending accounts, or the homebuyer program and administrative relocation reimbursements.

DORA THOMAS - Administrative Assistant
e-mail: thomasd@dickinson.edu

Dora welcomes everyone to HR Services at Dickinson, acting as the first point of contact to applicants, newly hired employees and community members! Her duties include posting open positions, assisting with staff recruitment, scheduling interviews for applicants, and processing employment verifications. Dora also coordinates the continuing education benefit for support staff employees. In addition, she assists all employees with the retirement program application process, and the retiree medigap and Emeriti programs. Contact Dora for inquiries regarding new/vacant positions, the continuing education benefit for support staff members, the retirement program, and the Medigap and Emeriti programs.