Vision
The vision of the UW Oshkosh Office of Human Resources is to be the most trusted and credible resource in the University for assistance with human resources matters. We will function as:
- A valued internal consultant and leader ensuring support for practices and standards to engage employees and result in effective use of human, financial, technical, and physical resources;
- Professionals that place a high value on collaborative relationships while recognizing the importance of individual contributions; and
- Strategic partners who are responsive to the diverse needs of all university employees.
Mission
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Human Resources Department is a creative and collaborative resource that successfully partners with campus constituents to provide strategic solutions to human resource matters. The Office of Human Resources has service as its main goal and works to apply continuous improvement principles, consistent with the directives contained in the University’s Strategic Plan.
The Human Resources team commits to:
Communication
Work with each other to resolve issues in a prompt, fair, and equitable manner; Respect the ideas, roles, and talents of all members of our team
Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior
A Safe Environment
Maintain an open, inclusive, and safe environment; Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, dignity, and integrity
Reward
Recognize, reward, and celebrate success
Human Resources Staff
The Human Resources staff is committed to providing all colleagues and customers with the highest level of customer service and guidance. Please contact our office by calling 920-424-1166 or emailing hroffice@uwosh.edu.
Leadership
Shawna Kuether
Associate Vice Chancellor HR/EOEAA
Oversight of Human Resources Office
Strategic Issues (Succession Management,
Departmental Reorganizations, Workforce Planning, etc.)
Employer and Employee Relations/Investigations
Oversight Communications
Oversight of Electronic Systems Implementation and Upgrades
Legislative and Policy Compliance
Phone: (920) 424-0283
Email: kuethers@uwosh.edu
Holly Shea
Assistant Director
Oversight of titling, employment, recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll & leave administration functions
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Campus Training and Development
Policy and Compliance Issues
Onboarding
Phone: (920) 424-0750
Email: sheah@uwosh.edu
Faculty & Instructional Academic Staff Liaison
Zack Sowieja
Human Resource Specialist
Faculty & Instructional Academic Staff HR support
Employment Relations for IAS & FA
Tenure Tracking
Policy Development
Phone: (920) 424-2279
Email: sowiejaz@uwosh.edu
Recruitment & Employment
Shannon Lemke
Associate Human Resources Specialist – Lead
Recruitment Support for Chancellor’s Office, Administrative Services, OCE, University Affairs
University and Professional Academic Staff Titling
PageUp Implementation and Trainer
Immigration Liaison
Phone: (920) 424-2095
Email: lemkes@uwosh.edu
Jenna Kaufman
Associate Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment Support for College of Business, College of Nursing, Academic Affairs
University and Professional Academic Staff Titling
PageUp Implementation and Trainer
Immigration Liaison
TTC Study Coordinator
Phone: (920) 424-3396
Email: kaufmanj@uwosh.edu
Maggie Gorzek
Associate Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment Support for College of Letters and Science, Facilities/Custodial, Head Start
University and Professional Academic Staff Titling
PageUp Trainer
Immigration Liaison
Phone: (920) 424- 0452
Email:gorzekm@uwosh.edu
Kristen Leonard
Associate Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment Support for College of Education and Human Services, Athletics, Student Affairs
University and Professional Academic Staff Titling
PageUp Trainer
Immigration Liaison
Phone: (920) 424-0216
Email: leonardk@uwosh.edu
Benefits & Payroll
Katelyn Fenrich
Monthly Payroll Specialist – Lead
Faculty and Academic Staff & Graduate Assistant Payroll
Faculty and Academic Staff Leave Accounting
Phone: (920) 424-3008
fenrichk@uwosh.edu
Jodi Anthony
Benefits Specialist
Retirement Consultations
Margaret Cosmutto
Biweekly Payroll & Leave Accounting
University Staff & Students
Phone: (920) 424-1037
Email: cosmuttom@uwosh.edu
Student Employment: studentemploy@uwosh.edu
Data & Business Analyst
Carla Clark
Data IS Specialist
HRS Queries
Reporting
Electronic Workflow & Process Improvement
Phone: (920) 424-1199
Email: clarkc@uwosh.edu
Office Management
Mindy Roever
Program Assistant Confidential
Primary Office Management
Criminal Background Checks
CHRO Calendar
Phone: (920) 424-1166
Email: hroffice@uwosh.edu
Equal Opportunity, Equity, & Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
Monday – Friday 7:45AM – 4:30PM
Phone: (920) 424-1166
Fax: (920) 424- 2021
Email: hroffice@uwosh.edu
Dempsey Hall 328
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901