Changes in the Human Resources Office
October 27, 2008
I am pleased to inform the community about several changes in the Human Resources Department which will take effect today, Monday, October 27, 2008. We are bringing on new personnel and reorganizing roles and responsibilities in order to continue to improve the effectiveness of the HR function here at Stonehill.
As we move forward, Maryann Perry will continue to have oversight for the HR department, be involved in facilitating bargaining unit negotiations and issues, and be responsible for the College-wide compensation programs, policy development and legal compliance. In addition, she also now oversees Tracey DeLoughrey of the new Stonehill Childcare Center.
New Hires
Associate Director of Human Resources
Lisa O'Donnell will join the HR team as the Associate Director of Human Resources. Since 2002, Lisa has been a Job Market Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison, a career management services company specializing in leadership consulting, executive coaching and career development services.
Lisa serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Program Committee of the Society of Human Resources Management RI Chapter, as well as the Co-Chairperson for the South Shore Committee of the Northeast Human Resources Association. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Special Education from East Central University in Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
As the Associate Director of Human Resources, Lisa will:
- serve as the HR contact for all Faculty members,
- conduct and coordinate the recruitment of administrators on Campus,
- assist with the day-to-day operations of the department
- function as the project lead for the ERP implementation of the HR department and
- supervise Lily Krentzman, Manager of Training & Professional Development; Pat Anzelmo, HR Generalist; and Lynne Thomas, HR Administrative Assistant.
Lisa O'Donnell's telephone extension will be x 1120.
Assistant Director of Human Resources/Benefits
Lisa Conroy will also join the College as the Assistant Director of Human Resources/Benefits. Lisa has been employed by the Town of Plymouth since 2003 as the HR Benefits Administrator. She has overseen health, dental retirement, life and disability benefits for both employees and retirees.
Previously Lisa was the Account Manager/HR Benefits Liaison for Akula Software and a Service Quality Coach with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in German and Swedish, she holds a Bachelors Degree in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Responsibilities
Lisa will be responsible for the College's benefit programs and ensure that all plans remain competitive and in compliance with State and Federal laws. Lisa will have supervisory responsibility for Kathy Falcone, HR Generalist.
Lisa Conroy's telephone extension will be x 1336.
Additional changes:
Staff & Bargaining Unit Responsibility
Pat Anzelmo, HR Generalist will be responsible for all HR related questions for all staff and bargaining unit employees. Pat will be responsible for the recruitment of all staff and bargaining unit positions on campus. She will also coordinate all leaves of absence for the College.
Athletics Division Responsibility
Kathy Falcone, HR Generalist, will be responsible for all HR related inquiries regarding Athletics (including summer camps). Kathy will also serve as the primary HR Information Systems person for the department.
Please join me and the members of the HR department in welcoming Lisa O'Donnell and Lisa Conroy to the College.