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HR Staff Directory
Dale McLeod, Vice President for Human Resources
973-596-3140
Chelsea Valeo, Assistant to the Vice President for Human Resources
973-596-3564 I chelsea.e.valeo@njit.edu
Vice President, Human Resources
View Contact InformationAssistant to the Vice President of Human Resources
View Contact InformationHRIS and Operations is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of human resource systems activities associated with employee information, retrieval capabilities and reports as well as administering and improving system processes. Key functions include:
Please contact us at HR@njit.edu.
Alexander Howze, Director, HR Information Systems and Operations
973-596-6402 | alexander.j.howze@njit.edu
Staci Mongelli, Senior HR Generalist
973-596-5525 | staci.l.mongelli@njit.edu
Marisela Cotrina, HR Generalist
973-596-3133 | marisela.cotrina@njit.edu
Iyisha Kidd, HR Generalist
973-596-3140 | iyisha.kidd@njit.edu
Prasad Rajagopal, HRIS Analyst
973-596-8234 I prasad.rajagopal@njit.edu
Director HRIS & Operations
View Contact InformationSenior HR Generalist
View Contact InformationHR Generalist
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View Contact InformationHuman Resources Information Systems Analyst
View Contact InformationTalent Management is responsible for hiring highly competent people who align with NJIT’s mission and values and helping them achieve their vast potential. We aim to accomplish this through integrated talent acquisition, onboarding, talent development, workforce planning, and succession planning processes that are aligned with NJIT’s strategic goals. Key functions include:
Please contact us at careers@njit.edu.
Joseph Wilson, Associate Vice President, Talent Management
973-596-6390 | joseph.r.wilson@njit.edu
Lauren Rubitz, SPHR, Director, Talent Acquisition
973-596-5524 | lauren.a.rubitz@njit.edu
Joana Dos Santos, Director, Talent & Organizational Development
973-642-4102 | joana.dos.santos@njit.edu
Hollie Feeney,Talent Acquisition Partner
973-596-5468 | hollie.g.feeney@njit.edu
Valerie Bagalay, Talent Acquisition Partner
973-596-8383 I valerie.a.bagalay@njit.edu
Wanda Nieves, Human Resources Partner
973-642-4053 | wanda.i.nieves@njit.edu
Partner for the following colleges and departments; Undergraduate Studies, College of Science and Liberal Arts, Academic Affairs, Albert A. Dorman Honors College, Information Services & Technology, Hillier College of Arch & Design, Sr. Vice Provost for Research, Newark College of Engineering, MT School of Management, Ying Wu College of Computing, NJTPA
Neha Mishra, Human Resources Partner
973-596-3143 | neha.mishra@njit.edu
Partner for the following divisions and departments; Office of Strategic Initiatives, Intercollegiate Athletics & PE, Office of the General Counsel, Dean of Students, Finance, Development & Alumni Relations, Real Estate Development and Capital Operations, Public Safety and Security,
Associate Vice President, Talent Management
View Contact InformationDirector, Talent Acquisition
View Contact InformationDirector, Talent & Organization Development
View Contact InformationHR Business Partner
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View Contact InformationTalent Acquisition Partner
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View Contact InformationTotal Rewards aims to attract and retain superior faculty and staff by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, designed to help you and your family. We are responsible for the administration of compensation, benefits and wellness programs for the NJIT community. Key functions include:
Please contact us at benefits@njit.edu or compensation@njit.edu.
Charles J. Derderian, Director, Total Rewards
973-596-5317 | charles.j.derderian@njit.edu
Tracy Ng, Senior Compensation Analyst
973-596-3380 | tracy.m.ng@njit.edu
Reshma Shivdasani, Compensation Analyst
973-596-4069 | reshma.r.shivdasani@njit.edu
Angel Swai, Manager, Employee Benefits
973-596-5553 | swai@njit.edu
Ruth Bernstein, Benefits and Wellness Administrator
973-596-3144 | ruth.a.bernstein@njit.edu
Director, Total Rewards
View Contact InformationSenior Compensation Analyst
View Contact InformationCompensation Analyst
View Contact InformationManager, Employee Benefits
View Contact InformationBenefits & Wellness Administrator
View Contact InformationEmployee and Labor Relations (E&LR) is committed to promoting an effective, fair, and professional work environment at NJIT through providing advice, guidance and direction to employees, supervisors and leadership on a wide range of employee and labor relations matters. The E&LR team also partners with University leadership and supervisors to develop and administer HR strategies which support the University’s mission and strategic initiatives. Key functions include:
Kenneth DeStefano, Employee and Labor Relations Director
973-596-3134 | kenneth.r.destefano@njit.edu
Courtney Durham, Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
973-596-3142| courtney.durham@njit.edu
Director, Employee and Labor Relations
View Contact InformationLabor Relations Specialist
View Contact InformationDepartment of Human Resources
Fenster Hall Room 500
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982
973.596.3140
973.642.4066 fax
E-mail: hr@njit.edu