HR: Our People and Expertise - UCF Human Resources

Service. Expertise. Technology.

UCF Human Resources is dedicated to supporting the talented and diverse workforce of more than 12,000 employees at UCF. Our commitment is to you. We work closely with our stakeholders to provide timely and innovative services to better meet the needs of the university and our community.

Our team is here to help. I encourage you to reach out to our areas of expertise for assistance.

Maureen Binder

Associate Vice President and CHRO

UCF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

12201 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: 407-823-2771
Fax: 407-823-1095
HR is a stop on UCF off-campus Shuttle Bus Route #9

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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Office of the Associate Vice President and CHRO

Administrative HR Business Centers

Operations and Strategic Initiatives

Academic HR Business Centers

Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO

Talent Management

Academic Affairs

Burnett Honors College, Research, Institutes, Graduate Studies

College of Arts and Humanities

College of Community Innovation and Education

College of Engineering and Computer Science

College of Sciences

Colleges of Business, Optics & Photonics, Rosen

Colleges of Health Professions and Sciences, Nursing

Student Success and Well-Being

Benefits & Leave

Classification & Compensation

HR Information Systems

Payroll and HR Accounting

Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition

Talent Development

Academic Affairs

Team Members

Academic HR Business Centers

Team Members

Bernice Lugo

Assistant Vice President, HR Business Centers

bernice.lugo@ucf.edu

Administration and Finance

Team Members

Ana Guerin

Compensation Partner

ana.guerin@ucf.edu

Emanuel Torres

Human Resources Partner II

emanuel.torres@ucf.edu

Millicent Downer

HR Director, Administration and Finance Business Center

millicent.downer@ucf.edu

Administrative HR Business Centers

Team Members

Benefits & Leave

Team Members

Aisha Morfe-Bencosme

Assistant Director, Benefits

aisha.morfe-bencosme@ucf.edu

Ashley Longoria

Director of Benefits & Leave Administration

ashley.longoria@ucf.edu

Benton Anderson

Assistant Director Leave Administration

ben.anderson@ucf.edu

Elizabeth Sanchez

Leave & Workers' Comp Specialist II

elizabeth.sanchez@ucf.edu

Jennifer Hopkins

Leave & Workers Compensation Specialist II

jennifer.hopkins@ucf.edu

Samuel Ensenat

Benefits Coordinator II

samuel@ucf.edu

Todd Coon

Leave & Workers' Compensation Specialist II

todd.coon@ucf.edu

Venessa Williams

Benefits Coordinator III

venessa.williams@ucf.edu

Zakia Brown

Benefits Coordinator II

zakia.brown@ucf.edu

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Burnett Honors College, Research, Institutes, Graduate Studies

Team Members

Classification & Compensation

Team Members

Brian Ecle

Compensation Partner

brian.ecle@ucf.edu

Jillian Giannolla

Compensation Partner

Jillian.Giannolla@ucf.edu

Michelle Anchel

Compensation Partner

michelle.anchel@ucf.edu

Patrick Higman

Manager, Compensation

Patrick.Higman@ucf.edu

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College of Arts and Humanities

Team Members

College of Community Innovation and Education

Team Members

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Team Members

College of Sciences

Team Members

Colleges of Business, Optics & Photonics, Rosen

Team Members

Colleges of Health Professions and Sciences, Nursing

Team Members

Employee Relations

Team Members

Elizabeth Herrera, PHR, SHRM-CP

Manager, Employee Relations & HR Compliance

eherrera@ucf.edu

Michelle Brooks, PHR, SHRM-CP

Director, Employee Relations & HR Compliance

michelle.brooks@ucf.edu

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Facilities and Business Operations

Team Members

Douglas Lewis

HR Director, Facilities & Business Operations Business Center

douglas.lewis@ucf.edu

Health Affairs

Team Members

Nancy Gayton

HR Director, Health Affairs Business Center

nancy.gayton@ucf.edu

HR Information Systems

Team Members

Ann Marie Bryan

HRIS Analyst II

ann.bryan@ucf.edu

Daren Hill

HRIS Analyst III

daren.hill@ucf.edu

Michael Lieblong

HRIS Analyst II

michael.lieblong@ucf.edu

Terri Smith

Director, HRIS

terri.smith@ucf.edu

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Team Members

Office of the Associate Vice President and CHRO

Team Members

Maureen Binder

Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

maureen.binder@ucf.edu

Operations and Strategic Initiatives

HR Accounting & Operations supports supports the core vision and mission of UCF HR and the strategic initiatives of the university through collaboration and service. HR Accounting is primarily responsible for:

Managing the HR budget and procurement and expenditures activities for the department
Coordinating university-wide accounting-related activities, including payroll-related vendor payments and labor accounting, as part of a collaborative processes with the remaining HR areas
The Operations team coordinates office administration, department hiring procedures, and facilities management for the HR department.

Team Members

Brittny Bannister

Administrative Operations Manager II

brittny.bannister@ucf.edu

Charlene Oloa

Marketing Coordinator I

Charlene.Oloa@ucf.edu

Charlie Fagan

Administrative Coordinator I

charlie.fagan@ucf.edu

Elizabeth Richner

Director, Operations & Strategic Initiatives

elizabeth.richner@ucf.edu

Samantha Roberts

Administrative Coordinator III

Samantha.Roberts@ucf.edu

Stephanie Mederos

Marketing and Communications Specialist II

stephanie.mederos@ucf.edu

Payroll and HR Accounting

Team Members

Amanda Reid

Payroll Specialist II

Amanda.Reid@ucf.edu

Bonnie Belot

Assistant Director, Payroll & HR Accounting

bonnie.belot@ucf.edu

Cindy Pawaroo

Payroll Specialist II

cindy.balraj@ucf.edu

Dana Torres

Director, Payroll & HR Accounting

dana.torres@ucf.edu

Edwin Cabral

Accountant II

edwin.cabral@ucf.edu

Erick Santiago Rosario

Payroll Specialist II

erick.santiagorosario@ucf.edu

Jordan Castillo

Payroll Specialist III

jordan.castillo@ucf.edu

LaToya Davis

Payroll Specialist III

LaToya.Davis@ucf.edu

Laura Suarez

Payroll Specialist II

laura.suarez@ucf.edu

Theresa Scipione

Accountant II

theresa.scipione@ucf.edu

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Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO

Team Members

Catherine Puckett

Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO

catherine.puckett@ucf.edu

Student Success and Well-Being

Team Members

Talent Acquisition

Team Members

Abby Bertrand

Senior Recruiter

abigail.bertrand@ucf.edu

Bridget Ferrara

Talent Acquisition Coordinator l

bridget.ferrara@ucf.edu

Diana Ferrer

Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

diana.ferrer@ucf.edu

Emily Moore

Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

emily.moore@ucf.edu

Erica Bodin

Recruiting Partner

erica.bodin@ucf.edu

Gabe Fernandez

Recruiter

gabe.fernandez@ucf.edu

Gloribeth Sickles

Recruiter

gloribeth.sickles@ucf.edu

Jaclyn Velez

Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition

jaclyn.velez@ucf.edu

Jordan Martucci

Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

jordan.martucci@ucf.edu

Kathryn Thoroughgood

Recrtuiter

Kathryn.Thoroughgood@ucf.edu

Melinda Stone

Talent Acquisition Coordinator II

Melinda.Stone@ucf.edu

Nicolette Pasquale

Talent Acquisition Coordinator II

nicolette.pasquale@ucf.edu

Shaneen Hermantin

Talent Acquisition Coordinator II

shaneen.hermantin@ucf.edu

Shari-Ann Stewart

Recruiter

shari-ann.stewart@ucf.edu

Sissi Tas

Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

seher.tas@ucf.edu

Tina Porter

Senior Recruiter

tina.porter@ucf.edu

Yeimy Rodriguez

Senior Recruiter

yeimy.rodriguez@ucf.edu

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Talent Development

Team Members

Candida Richards

Associate Director

candida.richards@ucf.edu

Lynell Hodge

Training Specialist III

lynell.hodge@ucf.edu

Margie Chusmir

Organization Development Consultant

mchusmir@ucf.edu

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Talent Management

Team Members

Renée Grigor

Assistant Vice President, Talent Management

renee.grigor@ucf.edu

University Relations

Team Members

How can I check the status of my application?

You can log in to the applicant portal by clicking “Log in” and entering your e-mail address and password. Then, you can check the “Current Status” listed under the job information under your submitted application(s).

How can I learn more about internships at UCF?

Student internships are coordinated by the Division of Student Learning and Academic Success. To find out more, go to: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/explearning/

Can I talk to someone about the Employee Assistance Program?

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a university-funded benefit that offers the support and resources you need to address any personal challenges and/or concerns that may affect your personal well-being and/or work performance. It is confidential and free to all faculty and staff (excluding OPS student employees) as well as their eligible family members, including spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. Our EAP provider, Health Advocate, has a 24-hour, confidential hotline that can be reached at: 877.240.6863

Can I still access my Payroll-related information (W-2 and pay statements) if I leave UCF?

If you are no longer employed with UCF you will still have access to the MyUCF portal for up to 18 months where you can view and/or download your pay statements and W-2 forms (if you’ve consented to receive it electronically).
Please note, you may be required to reset your NID password by using the link provided on the myUCF login page.
You will also need to complete the Dual Authentication via the Duo Mobile application when you sign in and again to view the W-2 page.
If you need assistance logging into myUCF with Duo Push, you can contact UCF IT Services at (407) 823-5117.

How can I view annual/sick leave I have?

How can I learn more about the benefits available to me as a UCF employee?

To learn more about the benefits available to you as a UCF employee, visit our Employee Benefits page.

Where can I go to learn more about my paycheck?

To learn more about your paycheck and other payroll related questions, visit our Payroll Services page.

Who do I reach out to for more information regarding training opportunities?

The HR Learning & Organizational Effectiveness Team provides access to learning and professional development opportunities. Visit their page for more information or contact the team via email at HRLearning@ucf.edu.

Where can I view information on job families and job classifications?

Our Classification and Compensation team can assist you with questions regarding career growth at UCF. Visit the Class & Comp Resources page for more information.

How can I learn more about the different types of leaves available to me as a UCF employee?

To learn about the different types of leaves available to you as a UCF employee, visit our Leave Administration page.

I'm a new employee to UCF. Where can I learn more about next steps?

Welcome to the University of Central Florida! To learn more about new employee procedures, visit our New Employee Information page.

Service. Expertise. Technology.

Maureen Binder

Associate Vice President and CHRO

UCF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Office of the Associate Vice President and CHRO

Administrative HR Business Centers

Operations and Strategic Initiatives

Academic HR Business Centers

Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO

Talent Management

Academic Affairs

Team Members

Academic HR Business Centers

Team Members

Administration and Finance

Team Members

Administrative HR Business Centers

Team Members

Benefits & Leave

Team Members

Burnett Honors College, Research, Institutes, Graduate Studies

Team Members

Classification & Compensation

Team Members

College of Arts and Humanities

Team Members

College of Community Innovation and Education

Team Members

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Team Members

College of Sciences

Team Members

Colleges of Business, Optics & Photonics, Rosen

Team Members

Colleges of Health Professions and Sciences, Nursing

Team Members

Employee Relations

Team Members

Facilities and Business Operations

Team Members

Health Affairs

Team Members

HR Information Systems

Team Members

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Team Members

Office of the Associate Vice President and CHRO

Team Members

Operations and Strategic Initiatives

Team Members

Payroll and HR Accounting

Team Members

Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO

Team Members

Student Success and Well-Being

Team Members

Talent Acquisition

Team Members

Talent Development

Team Members

Talent Management

Team Members

University Relations

Team Members

HOW CAN WE HELP?

How can I check the status of my application?

How can I learn more about internships at UCF?

Can I talk to someone about the Employee Assistance Program?

Can I still access my Payroll-related information (W-2 and pay statements) if I leave UCF?

How can I view annual/sick leave I have?

How can I learn more about the benefits available to me as a UCF employee?

Where can I go to learn more about my paycheck?

Who do I reach out to for more information regarding training opportunities?

Where can I view information on job families and job classifications?

How can I learn more about the different types of leaves available to me as a UCF employee?

I'm a new employee to UCF. Where can I learn more about next steps?