Contact Us

HR Support Services (HRSS) provides specialized human resource services for various units across campus. HRSS staff work both remotely and onsite in the Facilities Complex on East Dean Keaton, on the 3rd floor of the FC1 building. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments preferred by using the HRSS Service Portal, or by calling 512-471-5466. 

Walk-in services Mon-Fri, 8a-5p for support with:

  • Timesheet/ Workday questions
  • Posting jobs in Workday
  • New hire processing
  • Assignment changes
  • Overtime pay-outs
  • Separations and separation pay-outs
  • Family Medical Leave (FML)
  • Sick Leave Pool (SLP)
  • Guidance on university policies and practices
  • Personnel records
  • Process Worker’s Compensation Insurance (WCI) First Reports of Injury for all instances of work injuries/illnesses
  • Process Return To Work (RTW) modified duty assignments for WCI or personal injuries/illnesses

 

Staff Directory

NamePhoneEmail
Wendy Whipple
Interim Director
Location: FC1

512-475-7946

wendy.whipple@austin.utexas.edu

Chrystal Riley
Sr HR Quality Assurance Coordinator
Location: FC1 3.210C

512-475-7947

chrystal.riley@austin.utexas.edu

Karla De La Fuente
HR Team Lead
Location: FC1

512-232-6717

karla.fernandez@austin.utexas.edu

Jessica Smedlund
HR Team Lead
Location: FC1

512-232-6883

jsmedlund@austin.utexas.edu

Jacob Altizer
Talent Acquisition Strategist
Location: Remote

512-232-1793

jacob.altizer@austin.utexas.edu

Jerry Garcia
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-471-9146

gerardo.garcia@austin.utexas.edu

Papo Lara
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-232-2005

jesus.sanchez2@austin.utexas.edu

Dawn Sample
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-471-4572

dawn.sample@austin.utexas.edu

Sarah Darr
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-471-2989

sarah.darr@austin.utexas.edu

Ernest Palma
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-232-6882

ernesto.palmajr@austin.utexas.edu

Rebekah Singleton
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-471-8330

rebekah.singleton@austin.utexas.edu

Pat Westrope
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-232-8317

patrick.westrope@austin.utexas.edu

Adrianna Ramirez
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-232-1798

adrianna.ramirez@austin.utexas.edu

Melony Zellous
HR Coordinator
Location: FC1

512-232-2030

melony.zellous@austin.utexas.edu 

Jeff Semler
HR Assistant
Location: FC1 

512-232-1845

jeffrey.semler@austin.utexas.edu

 

HR Business Partnerships Team

The HR Business Partnerships Team in People & Talent provide the following support. Appointments are required for employee relations consultations.*

  • Performance management and corrective action processes
  • Information on employee rights and resources
  • Referrals to other campus administrative offices, as appropriate
  • Departmental trainings on employee relations topics such as Performance Management, Corrective Action, Performance Evaluations, University Resources, etc.

* ER consultation appointments can be made using the HRSS Service Portal or by emailing hr-bp@austin.utexas.edu. There is also a dedicated private space in FC1 for employees to log on and engage in video consultation.

Name

Phone

Email

Angie Schoolar
Director, HR Business Partnerships
Location: UTA

512-475-8796

aschoolar@austin.utexas.edu

Annette Williams
Assistant Director
Location: UTA

512-232-2133

annette.williams@austin.utexas.edu

Samantha Baird
Employee Relations Manager
Location: UTA

512-471-2684​

samantha.marfurt@austin.utexas.edu

Karma Kovacs
Employee Relations Specialist
Location: UTA

512-232-1797

karma.kovacs@austin.utexas.edu

Iscar Pujols
Employee Relations Specialist
Location: UTA
 

iscar.pujols@austin.utexas.edu 

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