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What We Do

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