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Brenda Greenwood Director - Human Resources and Training greenwd@berkeley.edu 642-0582

Manages the Human Resources and Training Unit Consults on HR and Training matters Interprets policy Delegated authority for classification, waivers, salary setting Performs strategic planning

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Jessica Collins Administrative Support jessicacollins@berkeley.edu 642-3106

Contact for processing RSSP background checks Contact for scheduling pre-employment physicals Coordinates union release time requests in consultation with Javier Schedules Employee Relations & Labor Relations meetings in consultation with Javier Contact for urgent communications to HR professional staff

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Bill Crowel Benefits, Accommodations, and Safety wdcrowel@berkeley.edu 643-6074

Leads BAS team and directs efforts to meet various program and service requirements for RSSP Administers the RSSP IIPP (Safety Program), RSSP liaison with Environment Health and Safety, (EH&S) and Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) Advisor to the Executive Safety Committee (Cabinet), interprets clarifies and advises RSSP management on health and safety matters Conducts investigations of injury accidents and allegations of workplace misconduct Coordinates Chemical Inventory Audit Annual Shop Inspections and Facilities Data Inventory (FDX)

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Javier Gonzalez Employee Relations javierg@berkeley.edu 643-0437

Manages employee relations/labor relations (ER/LR) processes for RSSP. Consult with staff on staff concerns Consult with management on ER/LR issues Employee relations and labor/management meetings Grievances/Sexual Harassment Informational/discipline letter review cc in all letters (discontinue Brenda) Union notices and requests for information Consults with management on performance management cycle (implementation and management of the process).

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Shannon Lee Classification, Compensation and Special Projects shannlee@berkeley.edu 642-2310

Sets starting salaries Classifies jobs in delegated classifications and set resulting salaries Develop polices, procedures and guidelines and coordinates temporary reclassifications, stipends, and equity requests Analytical projects and special assignments Human Resources budget custodian Coordinates merits and awards

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Elysse Paige-Moore All Leaves of Absence, Medical Accommodations epaige@berkeley.edu 643-6701

Interprets, clarifies, and verifies medical notes and restrictions. Counsels managers and employees on medical restrictions, accommodation, and fitness for duty. Analyzes, interprets, and makes recommendations on policy and contract issues related to all types of leaves of absence (including medical, personal, military, etc.) and medical issues including reasonable accommodation, rehabilitation, and medical separation. Monitors and reports on the status of employees on leave, facilitates return to work and medical and other forms of separation. Analyzes job duties, job descriptions, and PEM forms for essential functions and accommodation. Collaborates with Manager of Benefits, Accommodations, and Safety to review work-related injuries in order to identify trends and hazards, and reduce associated costs. Edits, writes, and develops articles for "The Grapevine." Writes and edits the RSSP Annual Human Resources Report as well as various departmental reports, publications, communications, correspondence, and strategic documents. Processes subpoenas and requests for information related to departmental employees.

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Lance Page Training and Development lpage@berkeley.edu 642-5898

Identifies training and development needs for department staff Designs and presents training programs (department-wide and unit-specific) Develops training schedules Coordinates training resources including contract providers Conducts Department New Employee Orientation Designs measurement tools to gauge training effectiveness Provides private and group career development sessions Identifies and provides resources for career development Coordinates department internship and cross-training programs Coordinates Educational Enrichment Program Develops conflict resolution action plans Provides team-building workshops Develops programs to address organizational change Oversee and market resource library Provides mediation services Coordinates English Skills Program Administers Kiosk project Provides performance coaching to management staff Conduct Process Mapping re-engineering Consults in strategic planning

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Dee Palacios Benefits and Special Projects deepals@berkeley.edu 642-2311

Conducts benefits counseling: assists with enrollments; handles benefits, retirement and savings related questions and problems for RSSP with the exception of Cal Dining and ECEP or benefits related to leaves Prepares Welcome Letters for new career and limited employees Coordinates and markets Flexible Work Arrangements Program Conducts BEARS Safety Program for Trades Coordinates Periodic Driver Verification Program Conducts Workstation Ergonomic Assessments in the RSSB Analytical projects and special assignments Provides support for Employee Relations Manager Coordinates updating of for Human Resources section of RSSP website IT liaison for HR

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Judy Ross Employment and Special Projects judyross@berkeley.edu 642-2314

Coordinates the department's employment process: Trains, counsels, advises, and assists managers and supervisors in all phases of the employment process including identifying selection criteria, writing job listings, planning recruitment strategies, developing interview questions, interviewing, checking references, using eRecruit and completing paperwork Consults with management re: staffing Has the eRecruit roles of Department Originator and Authorizer Notifies staff of departmental employment opportunities using the Job Openings flyer and Transfer and Internship Opportunity flyers Trains and assists staff and applicants in the application and interview process including eRecruit Coordinates Summer Youth Employment Program for the department Researches and interprets policy Conducts research and analysis on special projects Oversees the background check and pre-employment physical assessment programs for RSSP. Develops systems, procedures, and documentation regarding background checks and physical assessments.

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Letrice Waite Benefits letrice@berkeley.edu 642-1179

Conducts benefits counseling: assists with enrollments; handles benefits, retirement and savings related questions and problems for Cal Dining and ECEP Prepares Welcome Letters for new career and limited employees Coordinates disability, unemployment requests from OHR and Catastrophic Leave Sharing Workers' Compensation Coordinates Emergency Data Form updates Creates and distributes FMLA letters and packets Processes medical leaves

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