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Executive Director of Human Resources – Nicole M. Carter – nicole_carter@hcpss.org

• Executive Assistant, Office of Human Resources and Professional Development – Lisa Beschner – 410-313-6698, lisa_beschner@hcpss.org
• HR Business Partner – Kitesha Ford, x5337
• Human Capital Project Operations Administrator- Nicole Lewis, x7112
• Technical Assistant – Robin Beck, x6803
• Systems Analyst – Shannon Sorrell, x5692

All phone numbers below begin with (410) 313-

Human Capital Classification and Compensation

The Classification and Compensation team provides supports to all school system employees throughout the school system, of which over 5,400 are certificated. This team is responsible for accurately defining and evaluating the duties and responsibilities of all positions, and conducting compensation transactions and data analysis.

• HR Business Partner – Kitesha Ford, x5337

Human Capital Position Control, Staffing and Employee Credentialing

The Human Capital Position Control, Staffing and Employee Credentialing team is responsible and accountable for the oversight of all position management operations for the school system and maintaining position integrity. This team facilitates the Involuntary and Voluntary Transfer Processes for certificated and non-certificated staff, as well as assists in the identification of placements for all staff members returning from leaves of absence.

In addition, this team provides supports to over 5,400 certificated employees throughout the school system and is responsible for managing the certification process for all certificated staff.

Coordinator, Position Control, Staffing and Employee Credentialing – Kim Bookhultz, x5340

• Position Control and Staffing Analyst – Brianna Robinson, x6761
• Position Control and Staffing Specialist- Michelle Bharmal, x1519
• Employee Credentialing Specialist (Employees with last names A-K) – Lasheda Young, x6783
• Employee Credentialing Specialist (Employees with last names L-Z) – Lindy Sims, x6813
• Tuition Reimbursement – tuitionreimbursement@hcpss.org, x1524

Employee Services and Human Capital Programs

The Employee Services Team is responsible for processing leaves of absence, retirements, workers’ compensation claims, employment verifications, requests for ADA accommodations, and Fitness for Duty Assessments. The team is also charged with compliance of state and federal mandates related to criminal background checks, I-9 verifications, and HB486. Finally, the team manages personnel records, and unemployment claims.

Director of Employee Services and Human Capital Programs – Camille Bell-Jones – x8872

• Leave Specialist (employees with last names L-Z) – Pamela Saulsbury, x6695
• Leave, Retirement, and ADA Specialist (employees with last names A-K) – Lisa (Jennifer) Watkins, x1501.
• Workers Compensation Specialist – Justin Waters, x7494
• Administrative Secretary – Barbara Liberto, x1561
• Technical Assistant (HB486) – Jacqueline Hopkins, x5670
• ADA Coordinator
• Employment Verification
• HR Leave of Absence
• Personnel Records

Employee Benefits

The Benefits Team administers HCPSS healthcare benefits, including voluntary benefits, 403bTax Sheltered Annuity plans, 457b deferred compensation plan, and staff well-being services under EAP for employees, retirees and their dependents.

Coordinator, Benefits, Employee Services and Human Capital Programs – Nasrene Mirjafary – x1272

• Employee Benefits Manager – Jeeni Griffin, x1563
• Benefits Specialist – Cynthia Harrison, x1541
• Benefits Assistant – Steven Rosario, x1557

Howard County Maryland Retired School Personnel Association

Howard County Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (HEART) welcomes teachers, administrators, and support staff who have retired from Howard County Public School System.

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