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University of Nebraska Medical Center

About HR

We are dedicated to serving as trusted strategic advisers, helping to establish a dynamic workforce, develop a positive work culture and continuously improve through knowledge and collaboration.

Review the topics below to find resources for your work at UNMC and how our team can assist.

Leadership

Linda Cunningham

Interim Executive Director, UNMC Human Resources

Carmen Sirizzotti

Associate Director of Human Resources for Compensation, Staffing, Payroll & Human Resource Information System
Title IX Coordinator

402-559-2710

Michelle Coe

Administrative Associate II

Who Do I Contact in HR?

Find contact information for each area in Human Resources.

Email Employee Benefits with questions about University of Nebraska insurance and retirement plans, coverage and investment options. Topics include: health, life, dental, COBRA, long-term disability, reimbursement accounts, retirement plans and death claims.

  • Sonya Kelly, compensation administrator, 402-559-9041.
  • Ashley Bierma, compensation specialist II, 402-559-4071.
  • Tamara Rager, administrative and compensation associate, 402-559-5489.


Email payroll with questions about paychecks and payroll.

Email Employee Relations with questions about policies, unemployment, worker's compensation, employee grievance, conflict resolution, harassment, discrimination, performance management, employment laws, ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, and rewards and recognition.

Submit forms related to worker's compensation, unemployment and rewards & recognition. 

Email HR Records with questions about employment verification; I-9 forms and management; employee scholarship program; remote work form; SAP HR and ADIS HR.
  •  Kris Hammond, HRIS/business systems coordinator, 402-559-5908.
  • Grace Adler, HRIS specialist/analyst, 402-559-4391.
  • Giovanni Jones, employee learning & development manager, 402-559-9090.
  • Austin Larson, employee learning & development specialist, 402-554-8955.
Email Payroll with questions about monthly and bi-weekly payroll, paychecks, W-2 and W-4 forms, leave accrual and direct deposit.

Human Resources forms, policies and procedures are available on UNMC's policy wiki:

Visit UNMC's Title IX website for information about enforcement, complaint procedures, resources, training, and lactation space locations.

  • Carmen  Sirizzotti, Title IX coordinator, 402-559-2710.
  • Jamie Wangler, Title IX investigator & education specialist, 402-552-2214. Office: Administration Center 3009.
  • Rita LaughlinTitle IX education manager, 402-559-6871. Office: Administration Center 3006.
  • Kelly Blecha, Title IX employee/student education & advocate support specialist, 402-836-9043. Office: 
    Administration Center 3010.