Office of the Vice President for Human Resources

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 

HR Information Systems and Operations

HRIS 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:

• HR Transactions and Processing
• Personnel Action Form (PAF) Inquiries
• Payment Inquiries
• Verifications of Employment
• Requests for HR Data (Reports)
• Maintenance of HR Systems and Technology

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

Talent Management

Talent 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:

• Advising leaders on workforce planning and employee engagement strategies
• Collaborating with managers on the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of top talent
• Facilitating new hire, faculty and adjunct orientation
• Providing training and development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Managing performance management and employee recognition programs

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, 

Total Rewards

Total 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:

• Review of special salary action requests
• Processing position requisition requests 
• Assigning job classifications 
• Managing the merit compensation process
• Providing guidance and support on all benefit programs including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, retirement, and voluntary retirement programs
• Processing tuition remission

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

Employee and Labor Relations

Employee 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:

• Labor Contract Negotiation and Administration
• Strategic HR Partnership
• Policy Development and Interpretation
• Workplace Investigations
• Dispute Resolution
• Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
• Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance

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