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Title
Interim Director of Human Resources
Area of Study/Expertise
MHRM
Office Location
Rutgers University-Newark
Email
lenese@newark.rutgers.edu

Lenese Jean-Odumuko, MHRM PHR

  • Partners with executive leadership to advance strategic workforce initiatives and support Rutgers-Newark’s mission.
  • Provides consultation and guidance to faculty, staff, and administrators on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and compliance with employment laws, university policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Leads recruitment, classification, compensation, staffing, and organizational design initiatives while overseeing Recruitment, Onboarding, and Classification Services (ROCS).
  • Supports leadership development, employee engagement, and Chancellor-led priorities to foster a high-performing and inclusive workplace.