UNL Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources places a high priority on customer service. An important goal of our department is to do what we can to make working at the University a more fulfilling and satisfying experience for all employees.
Our vision: We lead the campus through strategic planning, development, and implementation of systems that provide comprehensive human resource services for all departments, faculty, and staff.
Our mission: We serve our clients with competency, creativity, and empathy. We nurture a culture that fosters growth, diversity, mutual respect, and dignity. We create an environment that achieves excellence through quality, efficiency, professional ethics, and teamwork.
Employment & Compensation
The Employment section advertises job openings, accepts and screens applications for Office/Service positions, and sends appointments confirmation letters for Managerial/Professional positions. The Employment section can also provide career services to all employees and candidates-selection assistance to supervisors.
This Compensation section of Human Resources reviews position descriptions, assigns paygrades to positions, and answers questions about overtime eligibility and other pay issues.
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln 407 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0438 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3101 |
| Fax: 402-472-9040 | |
| Employment Job Line: 402-472-2303 |
| Layton Brooks | Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Sr HR Facilitator | 402-472-8076 | lbrooks2@unl.edu |
| Carol Curran | Administrative Technician | 402-472-8041 | ccurran2@unl.edu |
| William Duly | HR Facilitator | 402-472-8032 | wduly2@unl.edu |
| Jim Fischer | Assistant Director of Compensation & Employment | 402-472-8034 | jfischer1@unl.edu |
| Charlotte Frank | Sr HR Facilitator | 402-472-8035 | cfrank2@unl.edu |
| Christine Gengenbach | Sr HR Facilitator | 402-472-8042 | cgengenbach2@unl.edu |
| Roshan Pajnigar | Director of Compensation & Employment | 402-472-3104 | rpajnigar1@unl.edu |
| Marilyn Rooney | Sr HR Facilitator | 402-472-8045 | mrooney2@unl.edu |
Employee Relations
You may contact the Employee Relations section if you have questions about policies and procedures. Employee Relations personnel can also assist you with resolving problems within the workplace and offer assistance with performance evaluations and corrective or disciplinary action. You may call the Employee Relations section if you want information on training opportunities available at the University.
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln 407 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0438 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3106 |
| Fax: 402-472-9040 |
| Nanda Ramanathan | Director of Employee Relations |
402-472-9849 | rramanathan2@unl.edu |
| Layton Brooks | Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Sr HR Facilitator |
402-472-8076 | lbrooks2@unl.edu |
Insured Benefits, Retirement, and Risk Management
The Insured Benefits section administers insurance program, such as health and dental insurance, and reimbursement accounts. This section also administers the retirement program and handles unemployment and workers' compensation claims. Call this office if you need travel insurance or have questions about liability insurance coverage. Please review the New Employee Orientation Insured Benefits website for additional information on the services offered by this office
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Benefits Office 32 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0409 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-2600 |
| Fax: 402-472-6803 |
| Ethel Beetley | Benefits Assistant | 402-472-0937 | ebeetley1@unl.edu |
| Greg Clayton | Director of Risk Management & Insured Benefits | 402-472-8044 | gclayton1@unl.edu |
| Mary Eitreim | Benefits Assistant | 402-472-8414 | meitreim2@unl.edu |
| Barbara Gorski | Benefits Assistant | 402-472-4589 | bgorski1@unl.edu |
| Susan Turco | Benefits Assistant | 402-472-8048 | sturco2@unl.edu |
Employee Assistance Program
This program offers no-cost,short term mental health and substance abuse counseling and referral services to employees and immediate family members. You may also call for assistance with any personal, family, or work related problem you may have. Family members may also confidentially contact the EAP free of charge. The EAP can also help with workplace conflict. The EAP can coach supervisors on how to refer employees who they think may benefit from EAP services. The EAP also administers the Emergency Loan Fund, a financial assistance program available to employees who have completed original probation.
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln 501 Building Room 128 Lincoln, NE 68588 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3107 |
| Fax: 402-472-8381 | |
| Toll Free: 800-755-2655 |
| Kyla Dose | EAP Counselor | 402-472-3107 | kdose3@unl.edu |
| Carol Nau | Project Assistant | 402-472-3107 | cnau1@unl.edu |
| Floyd Sylvester | Director of EAP | 402-472-3107 | fsylvester2@unl.edu |
Ombudsperson
The staff Ombudsperson is available to employees who have been unable to solve a problem within their departments or through established channels. The Ombudsperson, though not empowered to change policy, may be able to facilitate the handling of a problem or may direct employees to the person most likely to help. Discussions with th Staff Ombudsperson are confidential. The ombudsperson is available during normal University hours or at other times by special arrangement.
| 407 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0438 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3106 |
| Fax: 402-472-9040 |
| Nanda Ramanathan | Director of Employee Relations |
402-472-9849 | rramanathan2@unl.edu |
| Layton Brooks | Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Sr HR Facilitator |
402-472-8076 | lbrooks2@unl.edu |
Organization Development
Organization Development Services (ODS) is the practice of helping the University solve problems and reach goals. ODS helps people build the capacity to change, achieve greater effectiveness and improve the quality of work life.
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln 407 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0438 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3101 |
| Fax: 402-472-9040 |
Nancy Myers |
Director, Organizational Development |
402-472-8033 |
Administrative and Resource Center
In addition to other services described with this web site, Human Resources maintains employment files for all University employees. Employees may view their employment files in the main Human Resources office, located in room 407 of the Canfield Administration Building. You will be asked to show a photo ID if you want to view your file. This helps ensure employee confidentiality. You also have the right to review the employment records maintained in your department. Supervisors may call if they have questions about record retention or if they have received a reference information request.
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln 407 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0438 |
Main Line and TDD: 402-472-3101 |
| Fax: 402-472-9040 |
| Bruce Currin | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources | 402-472-3105 | bcurrin1@unl.edu |
| Marsha Brown | Human Resources Assistant | 402-472-3106 | mbrown8@unl.edu |
| Rosalinda Ramirez | Staff Assistant | 402-472-5250 | rramirez3@unl.edu |
HR Calendar (All HR Events)
HR News
- Changes to Employee & Dependent Scholarship Application
- Lactation Support Program Policy
- 2009/2010 Flu Season Employee Attendance Policy
- E-Verify: Frequently Asked Questions
- The Employee Assistance Program has moved
- New Office Location for Employment and Benefits Functions
- New I-9 Available in SAPPHIRE - Form
- 2009 Federal Tax Withholding Information
- 2009 New Employee Orientation Schedule
- Regulations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

