See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in March 2013: Continue reading »

The annual benefits enrollment process for Reynolda Campus benefits-eligible faculty and staff will end April 12. Employees will need to actively enroll for benefits if you plan to make changes to your elections, covered dependents, or participate in a Flexible Spending Account.

Human Resources has announced several improvements:

• online enrollment forms and packets;  limited hard-copy forms and packets will be available in key campus locations
• benefits information sessions being held in various campus locations
• computer/enrollment lab, during which you may have your benefits questions answered, or receive technical support
• extended enrollment support for third-shift employees

Please see the Annual Benefits Enrollment web page for details about the enrollment process and schedule of events. During the enrollment period, you may contact the benefits team at benefits@wfu.edu, or 336.758.6404.  Please continue to contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700 for all other HR questions.

The annual benefits enrollment process for Reynolda Campus benefits-eligible faculty and staff will take place April 1-12. Employees will need to actively enroll for benefits if you plan to make changes to your elections, covered dependents, or participate in a Flexible Spending Account.

HR will host the popular Benefits Fair on Tuesday, April 2, in Benson 401, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Human Resources has announced several improvements:

• online enrollment forms and packets;  limited hard-copy forms and packets will be available in key campus locations
• benefits information sessions being held in various campus locations
• computer/enrollment lab, during which you may have your benefits questions answered, or receive technical support
• extended enrollment support for third-shift employees

Please see the Annual Benefits Enrollment web page for details about the enrollment process and schedule of events.  During the enrollment period, you may contact the benefits team at benefits@wfu.edu, or 336.758.6404.  Please continue to contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700 for all other HR questions.

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) will hear a presentation on the University’s benefit programs at a March 26 meeting.

Angela Culler and Shannon Calleja, members of the Human Resources staff, will make a presentation on benefit programs in advance of the annual benefits enrollment for staff and faculty.

The SAC will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at Benson University Center, Room 401 C/D. SAC meetings are open to all staff.

Please find below updates on several Human Resources initiatives, along with key dates:

Leadership Development Program

The Professional Development Center is accepting applications through March 15 for the 2013-2014 Leadership Development Program. The program continues to be open to 10 faculty and 10 staff members, a structure that creates a diverse learning environment and helps participants gain a new appreciation of the different roles and departments across campus. Please visit the Leadership Development Program web page for further information.

Youth Employment Program

Applications now are being accepted from departments who are interested in hiring a student dependent for this summer’s Youth Employment Program. The program has been enhanced to model the Wake Fellows Program. More information can be found at the Youth Employment Program web page.

Student dependents of faculty or staff who are interested in applying for the program may do so March 15-31 through the Wake Forest career portal. Position descriptions will be posted once the application period begins, and selected students will be notified by April 30. The PDC will offer afternoon and evening resume building classes to help prospective students create their application materials.

Annual Benefits Enrollment

The annual benefits enrollment period will take place April 1-12, offering benefit-eligible faculty and staff the opportunity to review and update their elections. The annual benefits fair will take place on April 2 in Benson 401.

Centralized Temporary Staffing Services

Wake Forest will launch a centralized temporary staffing service later this summer, which will allow the Human Resources team to support your temporary staffing needs in a convenient and cost-effective manner. We will work with campus departments to determine if the temporary staffing needs can be met through in-house “Wake” temporary employees, or through a preferred agency partner. More information is forthcoming.

Please contact the Human Resources team at x4700, or AskHR@wfu.edu, for questions.

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in February 2013:

1 year
Sara Rachel Chaney; Financial Assistant; Residence Life & Housing

Mitchell Cameron Currin; Asst Director, Member Services; Athletics

Michael Ray Dellinger; Turf Technician I; Athletics

Jeffrey Mark Hucks; Sr. HRIS Analyst; Human Resources

Andrew Michael Imboden; Coordinator of Housing; Residence Life & Housing

Derrick Todd Jackson; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

Vito Michael LaBruzzo; Ticket Sales Consultant; Athletics

Linda Fay Lyons; Parking Enforcement Officer; Facilities & Campus Services

Melissa Marie Ryon; Administrative Assistant; Office of Personal & Career Development

Justin E Sizemore; Environmental Hlth & Sfty Tech; Facilities & Campus Services

Scott Allen Smith; Police Officer; University Police

Darrell Alan Southern; Ticket Sales Consultant; Athletics

Terri Lynne Sparks; Administrative Assistant; Sociology

Sharonna Ethel Taylor; Academic Counselor; Dean of Wake Forest College

5 years
Kenneth A. Basch; Exec. Director; Real Estate

Tara Marie Brown; Director of Administrative Ops; Schools of Business

Monique Shanee Clark; Break Attendant; Graylyn

Angela Ammons Culler; Asst VP, HR Services; Human Resources

Pendred Keller Dietz; Dir, Off. of VP Univ Advancmnt; Advancement

Stephen W. Fisenne; Associate Director, EHS; Facilities & Campus Services

Billy B. Goff; Lead Transportation Assistant; Graylyn

Tamara Christina Hampton; Administrative Assistant; Schools of Business

Brian K. Knorr; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

Debra Denise Lane; Custodian; Facilities & Campus Services

David Wayne Moser; Maintenance Technician; Graylyn

Notori D. Patterson; Housekeeper; Graylyn

Kimberly Kay Urquhart; Assistant Manager, Deacon Shop; Stores

10 years
Jason B. Bennett; Warehouse Merchandise Asst; Stores

Thomas Williams Elrod; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

John Charles Noble; Guest Services Manager; Graylyn

15 years
Kamil Burak Ucer; Research Associate Professor; Physics

20 years
Hazel J. Daniels; Custodian; Facilities & Campus Services

The 2012 campus United Way campaign concludes Thursday, Dec. 6, with both a silent and a live auction from 3-4:30 p.m. in Benson University Center, Room 401.

Items donated by campus colleagues and community partners will be available during the event, and all proceeds will go directly to the United Way. If you’d like to preview the auction items, visit http://unitedway.wfu.edu/finale-auction/.

This year, the campus goal is to raise $350,000 toward an overall goal of $17.3 million for United Way of Forsyth County. With your help, WFU can make that happen.

If you would like to contribute, you can click here [PDF] to download a traditional paper pledge form and return it to Beth Fay in Human Resources or contact Dustie Lanier at dustie.lanier@uwforsyth.org to complete your pledge. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to participate in this year’s campaign.

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in November 2012: Continue reading »

Chief Human Resources Officer Carmen Canales was selected to appear in the 11th annual “Women Worth Watching” issue of the Profiles in Diversity Journal. The issue highlights women executives who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in their careers.

Before coming to Wake Forest, Canales worked for Pepsi, Wachovia and Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC. The issue highlights the impact of her Hispanic heritage on her career.

“As a bicultural Latina, being both Bolivian and Puerto Rican, I’ve learned different values from each of these cultures, with a common theme that relationships matter; it is important to celebrate both big and small successes; and to be fully present and loyal,” she said in the publication. “As an HR professional, these qualities have especially helped me in my career, allowing me to focus on maximizing the potential of a diverse workforce.”

Click here to view the story »

Canales is originally from Michigan and has lived in Winston-Salem for more than 18 years. She obtained a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations degree from Michigan State University and is fluent in Spanish. She serves on the Board of the United Way of Forsyth County, is a past Board member of the River Run International Film Festival, and has been actively involved with both the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and the Hispanic League.

Each year Wake Forest presents two Staff Employee of the Year awards to employees who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to the Wake Forest community. Award recipients will be recognized at the Staff Rewards and Recognition Luncheon in November, with a plaque and cash award of $1,000.

As a faculty or staff member, we ask you to nominate deserving staff colleagues for this award. All regular staff employees (working at least 1,000 hours annually) with five or more years of continuous service with the University are eligible for nomination and consideration.

Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the Staff Advisory Council. The committee will select one exempt and one non-exempt staff award recipient. Please submit your nominations by Wednesday, Oct. 24 by clicking on this link.

Please call Human Resources at 336.758.4700 or e-mail AskHR@wfu.edu, if you have questions.