Human Resources Staff

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The office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.


HR Strategy and Operations

Photo of Danielle Gonzalez
Chief Human Resources Officer
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-3129

Areas of Expertise

  • HR Business Partner Areas: President’s Office, General Counsel, Investment Office
  • Leads HR staff in serving the Williams community.
  • Responsible for policy development, strategic planning, legal compliance, staffing management, HR forecasting, employee relations, compensation, and organization and program development.
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Human Resources Operations Coordinator
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-3716

Areas of Expertise

  • Supports Chief HR Officer with calendaring and scheduling, monitoring department financials, and preparing departmental correspondence and special projects.
  • Manages Staff Appreciation Day program, coordinates new employee orientations and exit interviews for departing staff, and monthly employee lunches.
  • Provides campus support for general HR inquiries and employee concerns.
  • Meets with employees regarding separation, retirement, and Medicare.
  • Completes employment verifications.
  • Coordinates Staff Advisory Council meetings, minutes, and website.
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HR Assistant
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-2681

Areas of Expertise

  • HR Reception – provides assistance to all visitors, students, faculty, staff, and retirees.
  • Responds to applicant inquiries.
  • Assists new employees with I-9 forms.
  • Provides general human resources and benefits support.

Employee Engagement & Experience

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Director for Employee Engagement & Experience
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4707

Areas of Expertise

  • HR Business Partner Areas: College Relations: ’68 Center for Career Exploration, Advancement Operations, Alumni Engagement. Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Davis Center, Pathways for Inclusive Excellence, OIDEI Office.
  • Serves the College by supporting and contributing to HR strategy and initiatives.
  • Responsible for employee relations, workplace concerns, compliance efforts, and employment reporting.
  • Responsible for implementing recruitment strategy, onboarding programs and initiatives, and project-based HR initiatives.
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Employment Specialist
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4060

Areas of Expertise

  • Helps facilitate a consistent and equitable hiring process that welcomes a vibrant and talented workforce.
Photo of Kristen D. McCormack
Human Resources Business Partner
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-2872

Areas of Expertise

  • Business Partner areas:
    Dean of the Faculty: Academic Departments, Commencement and Academic Events, Rice Center for Teaching, Grants Office; Dean of the College: Dean’s Office, Class Deans, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response and Health Education, Accessible Education, Academic Peer Support, Center for Learning in Action, Fellowships Office, Global Education & Study Away, Campus Life, Chaplain’s Office, Student Health and Wellness Services, Registrars Officer.
  • Consults with managers and staff on various employee relations and professional development issues and expands leadership capacity.
  • Implements organization-level HR strategies and ensures compliance with applicable law.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive training and development program.
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Human Resources Business Partner
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-3542

Areas of Expertise

  • Business Partner areas:
    VP for Finance and Ops: Auxillary Services, Campus Safety Services, Dining Services, Facilities, Planning, Design, & Construction, Children’s Center, Finance, and Human Resources; Provost: Admission, Student Financial Services, Institutional Research, the Libraries, OIT, The Science Center, WCMA, and the Zilkha Center; Communications
  • Consults with managers and staff on various employee relations and professional development issues and expands leadership capacity.
  • Implements organization-level HR strategies and ensures compliance with applicable law.
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Manager for Spouse Partner Resources & Employee Engagement Specialist
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4587

Areas of Expertise

  • Addresses career and relocation needs of college spouses/partners essential to continued investment in the college community.
  • Provides career counseling and practical assistance for all areas of job-search process, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and employer research.
  • Manages Professional Development Fund.
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Manager, Student Employment
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4568

Areas of Expertise

  • Connects supervisors and students for on-campus employment opportunities. Counsels supervisors and students on employment issues and concerns.
  • Trains and supports supervisors with hiring, paying, and managing their student employees through the Human Resources System as well as posting and managing positions on Handshake.
  • Assists with summer employment operations.

Compensation, Benefits, and HR Systems

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Director of Compensation, Benefits, and HR Systems
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-3032

Areas of Expertise

  • Stewards technology solutions that support data-driven decision making and streamlined self-service access.
  • Ensures data integrity, and leads functional enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
  • Reporting and data analysis for compensation, benefits, HR, and administrative offices as well as external audiences.
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Assistant Director for Benefits and Wellbeing
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4478

Areas of Expertise

  • Provides total benefits solutions that support an evolving workforce
  • Leads benefits plan strategies and administration, including review and implementation of new initiatives
  • Leads wellness initiatives and programming
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Benefits and Wellbeing Specialist
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4355

Areas of Expertise

  • Oversees employee benefits and new hire orientations.
  • Leave administration and support, including FMLA compliance and tracking.
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Compensation and Benefits Data Analyst
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-3422

Areas of Expertise

  • Plays a significant role in redesigning and developing staff pay practices, analyzing total compensation and benefits offerings, and industry trends.
  • Provides professional guidance, project management, and data analysis for compensation and benefits administration policies and practices.
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Senior HRIS Specialist
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-2682

Areas of Expertise

  • Maintains the data integrity of applicant, affiliate, faculty, staff, retiree, and student employee information in the Human Resource System. Runs and monitors system processes to ensure the accuracy of data. Researches and works to resolve system issues.
  • Develops and documents consistent and appropriate data maintenance procedures, identifying areas for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Provides support for Manager Self-Service and administrative users.
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HRIS Assistant
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4075

Areas of Expertise

  • Ensures data integrity of affiliate and temporary employee information in the Human Resources System.
  • Develops and documents consistent and appropriate data maintenance procedures.
  • Facilitates temporary employee new hire orientation.

Payroll Systems

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Director of Payroll Systems
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4479

Areas of Expertise

  • Manages all facets of payroll and tax processing for faculty, staff and students.
  • Provides payroll reporting as needed and assists with pay, policy and procedure related questions.
  • Works closely with the Budget Director while maintaining operational budget oversight.
Photo of Carol B. Rand
Senior Payroll Specialist
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-4162

Areas of Expertise

  • Process the biweekly student payroll.
  • Assist the Payroll Systems Manager in processing the biweekly staff payroll.
  • Provide campus support for general payroll questions.
Photo of Zack Szpila
Payroll Assistant
B&L Building, Suite 201
413-597-2849

Areas of Expertise

  • Assist the Payroll Systems Manager in processing the biweekly payrolls.
  • Provide campus support for general payroll questions.

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