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Welcome to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging 

We look forward to assisting you! Please read below for a list of our departments and their functions. If you require further assistance, please call 330-672-2100 or email people@kent.edu.

Compensation

330-672-8668 | compensation@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Classified and unclassified pay policies and programs
• Staff promotions and pay changes
• Staff supplemental pay
• Independent contractor review for eligibility
• Classified position audits (Position Description Questionnaire PDQ)
• Job description revisions and creation
• Salary recommendations for unclassified positions

Division Administration and Strategic Initiatives

330-672-2442 | 1125 Risman Drive Kent, OH 44242

• Large-scale projects and university-wide events 
• Employee engagement, climate, and exit surveys 
• Employee-focused assessment and research 
• Administrative support to the Vice President

Employee Benefits and Wellness

Employee Benefits Website | 330-672-3107 | benefits@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Qualifying life event changes
• Leaving the university; CapTRUST@Work, continuation of coverage (COBRA), retirement, final sick and vacation payouts
• 403(b)
• 457(b)
• 457(b) Ohio Deferred Comp
• Family medical leave act (FMLA)
• Paid parental leave
• Disability leave
• Workers' compensation
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Employee Wellness program
• Payout of Incentive Points
• Telecommuting and Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition fee waivers – processing and deadlines

Employee and Labor Relations

330-672-7197 | erelations@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Train supervisors in employee management
• Investigate and execute disciplinary actions
• Labor relations for AFSCME-represented employees.
• Performance management and Performance Improvement Plans

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Website | 330-672-2038 | compliance_equalopp@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Provide information, consultation, and guidance on equal opportunity, harassment prevention, and discrimination.
• Provide confidential counseling for harassment and/or discrimination concerns.

HR Records

330-672-8316 | hr-records@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Day-to-day maintenance of staff data into the HRIS system, Banner.
• Process classified & unclassified personnel actions and ensure proper payment, including; new hires, job changes, appointment renewals, supervisor changes
• Manage staff employment records from hire through separation by workflows; ETW, NOS, AdobeSign, AppXtender
• Flashline leave reporting and process leave of absences for staff.
• Policy guidance regarding leave of absence (sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, jury duty)
• Employment verification and prior state service records
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) employment verification
• Maintain unemployment claims for the University
• Departmental and state HR reporting data
• Banner and workflow security administration and HR data steward

Learning, Engagement and Belonging

330-672-2442 | 1125 Risman Drive Kent, OH 44242, Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• Learning opportunities for personal, professional, and institutional growth
• New Hire Orientation
• Trainings and workshops for individual contributors, supervisors, and managers in creating a culture of care and building more effective teams
• Consultation for individual and team needs and discuss possible resources and next steps
• Coach individuals around professional growth and supervisory skills
• Employee engagement and outreach
• Employee milestone program and 20-year club
• Faculty Staff News Now
• Support employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Assist Staff Council

Talent Management

330-672-5627 | employment@kent.edu | Heer Hall, 635 Loop Road Kent, OH 44242

• HR Business Partners
• Search committee and onboarding guidance
• Talent immigration procedures
• Pre-employment processing; new hire paperwork, background and reference checks, and offer letters
• Performance management for non-bargaining employees
• Career development coaching