Horizon 1 Initiatives and Working Groups

Welcome to the Horizon 1 HR Blueprint Initiatives page. You can learn more about each initiative and the working groups facilitating the work. There will be more ways to get involved, so look for future opportunities to contribute! Click on the headings hyperlinked below or scroll down the page to learn more about the intiatives andÌýworking groups.Ìý

Culture | Processes & Standards | Strategy | Structure & Governance | Technology

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Culture

Ìý ÌýPurpose

Define and create a refreshed ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ HR value proposition and identity, in accordance with campus brand standards, to support a shared HR culture and help clarify the role of HR on campus. Ìý

Ìý ÌýBenefits

  • Unified HR function and culture across campusÌý
  • Clarity about the value HR adds to the campusÌý
  • Clarity to customers about what HR offersÌý

Ìý ÌýWorking Group Members

Co-Leads: Ìý

  • Merna Jacobsen, Central HRÌý
  • Bernadette Stewart, A&SÌý

Members:Ìý

  • Teresa Hernandez, Central HRÌý
  • Kylie Southard, Central HRÌý
  • Lucas Eads, A&SÌý
  • Carla Laukka, LeedsÌýÌý
  • Nancy Tway, RIOÌý
  • Zenia Cordova, Student AffairsÌý
  • CJ Llewellyn-Ryan, Enrollment Mgmt.Ìý
  • George Karpoff, LibrariesÌý
  • Pakou Cha, AdvancementÌý
  • Kim Overmier, OFAÌý
  • Christina Sumaya-Orozco, I&SÌý
  • Patricia Gonzalez, A&SÌý

Process & Standards

Ìý ÌýPurpose

Define and implement high-level processes and standards for foundational HR processes: Hire, Maintain, and Separate—for all employee types. Define and communicate Service Level Expectations (SLE) and SLE reporting.Ìý

Ìý ÌýBenefits

  • Improved efficiencyÌý
  • Improved employee equityÌý
  • Improved customer satisfactionÌý
  • Shared definition of what good looks likeÌý
  • Reduced confusionÌý
  • Reduced exceptionsÌý

Ìý ÌýWorking Group Members

Co-Leads: Ìý

  • Kenny Nelson, Central HRÌý
  • Ka Yong Kleiner, OFAÌý

Members:Ìý

  • Molly Berry, Finance and BusinessÌý
  • Kailei Stiffler, OITÌý
  • Porsche Linnemann, Enrollment Mgmt.Ìý
  • Marcos Ortiz, Student AffairsÌýÌý
  • Katherine Krick, Central HRÌý
  • Gabby Licht, Central HRÌý
  • Shelly Hammonds, A&SÌý
  • Sara Metz, School of LawÌý
  • Carrie Howard, College of MusicÌý
  • Errol Hughes, CMCIÌý
  • Kristen Paige Smith, BioFrontiersÌý

Strategy

Ìý ÌýPurpose

ÌýDevelop and implement the strategy for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Central HR.​Ìý

Ìý ÌýBenefits

  • Shared definition and roadmap for long-term success for Central HR​Ìý
  • Improved decision making and resource allocation ​Ìý
  • Priority put on the right work​Ìý
  • ​Clear goals for team members and metrics for individual performance related to strategyÌý

Ìý Working Group Members

Lead:

  • Robyn Fergus, Chief People Officer

Members:Ìý

  • Kenny Nelson, AVC HR Shared Svcs & Emp. RelationsÌý
  • Merna Jacobsen, Deputy CHRO, AVC Dir of OEDÌý
  • Lauren Harris, Asst. Dir Training and DevelopmentÌý
  • Andy Horovitz, Director of Talent AcquisitionÌý
  • Angela Cho, Asst. Director HR Service CenterÌý
  • Kelly Reel, Asst.Dir. HR Position Mgmt. and CompensationÌý
  • Kelly Leandro, Asst. Director of Emp. RelationsÌý
  • Rita Davis, HR Communications ProfessionalÌý
  • Rosie Compean, Business Operations ManagerÌý
  • Natan Tuchman, HR IT DirectorÌý

Structure & Governance

Ìý ÌýPurpose

ÌýDefine the HR organization structure, roles, and accountabilities (i.e. RACI) for the Partner Model and how they will serve the institution.Ìý

Ìý ÌýBenefits

  • Improved role clarityÌý
  • Right work sits at the right levelÌý
  • Reduced risk exposureÌý

Ìý ÌýWorking Group Members

Co-Leads: Ìý

  • Colisse Franklin, RIOÌý
  • Monique McCloud, CEASÌý

Members:Ìý

  • Mae Hsu, BioFrontiersÌý
  • Gail Tolbert, Central HRÌý
  • Kristin Martina, Central HRÌý
  • Nicole Jenkins, RIOÌý
  • Kristen Alipit, Org Effectiveness, Fin. & Bus.Ìý
  • Chrissy Harrison, CMCIÌý
  • Stephanie Gillin, LeedsÌý
  • Laura Edlin, Student AffairsÌý
  • Danielle Brunner, Office of the ProvostÌý
  • David Pacheco, Central HRÌý
  • Krista Hoiland, AdvancementÌý

Technology

Ìý ÌýPurpose

Document current ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ HR systems and data flow. Draft a technology roadmap for systems and resources to support the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ HR vision.

Ìý ÌýBenefits

  • Map for the implementation, management, and optimization of technology resourcesÌý
  • Understanding the cost, timing, and impact of future technology enhancementsÌý

Ìý ÌýWorking Group Members

Co-Leads: Ìý

  • Natan Tuchman, Central HRÌý
  • Jennie Brucker, OITÌý

Members:Ìý

  • Joanna Thompson, Central HRÌý
  • Connie Alejos, Student AffairsÌýÌý
  • Zoe Staarmann, LASPÌý
  • Bob Sudo, System ITÌý
  • Jeff Greene, OITÌý
  • Cholpon Minbaeva, OFAÌý
  • Nur Daghestani, LeedsÌý
  • Russell Richards, Cont. EducationÌý
  • Ken Hopping, A&SÌý
  • Mick McTigue, OITÌý
  • Mike Williamson, OITÌý