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Human Resources

The Human Resource Office supports the college’s mission to Serve as a Bridge, Stand as a Leader, Support for Success by fostering a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. HR provides services and guidance in the following areas:

  • Recruitment & Hiring: Facilitates fair and efficient hiring processes for faculty, staff, and administrators, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and employment laws.
  • Employee Relations: Promotes respectful workplace practices, resolves conflicts, and supports employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Administers payroll, benefits programs, retirement plans, and compensation structures.
  • Training & Development: Coordinates professional development opportunities, compliance training, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Performance Management: Supports supervisors and employees in goal setting, evaluations, and performance improvement.
  • Policy & Compliance: Ensures adherence to federal, state, and institutional employment regulations and policies.
  • Labor Relations: Manages collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and union-related matters.
  • HR Technology & Data: Maintains HR systems and provides data analysis to support strategic decision-making.

 

Contact Information:

Email:  hroffice@bigbend.edu

Phone:  509-793-2008

Fax:        833-903-2329

Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except for college recognized holidays. 

The Human Resource Office is located on the second floor of Building 1400 in Suite 1449.

 

 

Human Resources Contact

hroffice@bigbend.edu

(509) 793-2008

Fax (833) 903-2329

Building 1400

Room 1449

Human Resources Faculty/Staff

Kim Garza
Garza, Kimberly
Vice President of Human Resources, Labor & Technology, EEO/Title IX Coordinator, 504/ADA Coordinator, Public Records Officer
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Arriaga, Robin
Human Resources Consultant 2
Tahlia Perez
Perez, Tahlia
Director of HR & Equity
Karen Okerlund
Okerlund, Karen
Human Resources Consultant Assistant 2
robin turner
Turner, Robin
Hr Consultant Assistant 2