Human Resources
Blumenthal Hall, 249 University Avenue Suite 202, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-353-5500 Fax: 973-353-1532 Email: hrnewark@newark.rutgers.edu
Arleska Castillo, Interim Director For Human Resources
arleska.castillo@rutgers.edu
Lenese Jean, Acting Assistant Director
lenese@newark.rutgers.edu
lenese@newark.rutgers.edu
- Oversees day-to-day operations of HR-N
- Conducts position reviews & classifications
- Monitors and provides training on the Recruitment, Onboarding, and Classification System (ROCS)
- Administers staff recruiting & advertising
- Provides guidance on compensation & salary
Judith Crespo, Senior Benefits Specialist
jcrespo@newark.rutgers.edu
- Oversees administration regarding benefits
- Advises and assists employees with retirement process, FMLA/NJFLA and general benefits information
- Conducts benefit workshops, including general pre-retirement seminars, individual retirement counseling, and paid time accrual for employees
Michelle Joan Rances, HR Training Coordinator
- Designs, develops, and facilitates Employee Development, Leadership and Management Training
- Provides recommendations for process improvements based on training feedback
- Maintains and updates HR website content related to Learning and Development
- Creates and implements communications on behalf of Rutgers University-Newark HR
Irma Mendoza, HR Staff Associate
- Provides day-to-day guidance on the administration of all benefits
- Resolves benefit related inquiries
- Processes Temporary Disability applications and Unemployment Claims
- Notarizes documents for university related business only
Georgianna Jarrett, HR Staff Associate
- Supports staffing for new mission strategic initiatives
- Coordinates Professional Development events
- Co-facilitates New Employee Orientation
- Assists HR Newark front desk
Talesha Paillere, HR Staff Associate
talesha.paillere@rutgers.edu
- Responds and resolves general inquires related to benefits, compensation, employment, and other departmental and university activities
- Provides training on the Recruitment, Onboarding, and Classicization System (ROCS)
- Performs bookkeeping, filing, and clerical duties
- Assists HR Newark front desk