Office of Human Resources

• HR Mission Statement
• Human Resources Staff

• 2013 Benefits - Overview
• 2013 Benefits - Carrier/Provider Contacts
• 2013 Benefits - Frequently Asked Questions
• COBRA
• 2013-2014 Rates
• Health Advantage - 2013 Health Insurance Information
• AR Blue Cross Blue Shield - 2013 Dental Insurance Information
• Delta Vision - 2013 Vision Insurance Information
• USAble - Online Employee Assistance Program
  
• The Hartford - 2013 Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Information
• USAble - 2013 Short-Term Disability Information
• USAble - 2013 Long-Term Disability Information
  
• DataPath - 2013 Flexible Spending Account Information
  
• TIAA-CREF/ING - 2013 403(b) Retirement Plan Information
• 5Star - 2013 Life Insurance Information
  
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and Forms

• 2013 Holiday Schedule (tentative)
• 2013 Employee Benefits Memo
• 2013 Employee Benefits Booklet
  

• 2013 Employee Payroll Calendar (tentative)
  
• Employee Self Service Log In Instructions

• Faculty Employment Opportunities 
• Administrative/Professional Employment Opportunities

• Employee 
• Leave
• Benefits Enrollment 
• Compensation/Pay
• Employment
• Employee Performance Management Program (EPMP)

• Faculty Handbook
• Staff Handbook
• Adjunct Handbook

• Administration of personnel policies, as well as, benefit, payroll and compensation programs, that are competitive and fair.
• Promote excellence in customer service by being responsive, knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of Philander Smith's students, faculty, staff, candidates, and the community at large in a pleasant, professional and efficient manner. 
• Provide professional development opportunities to support our competent, committed and valued workforce. 
• Develop innovative partnerships that support departmental goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and ensure recruitment and retention of a talented workforce.
• Commit to recruiting, hiring and retaining the highest qualified individuals to meet the educational goals of our diverse student population.
• Encourage and support a diverse atmosphere where employees feel valued and reconginized for their efforts, along with the support to create an environment, which fosters the positive attitude and creative spirit of our employees and students. 
• Offer a comprehensive benefit program that promotes wellness and supports healthy lifestyle choices.
• Affirm its commitment to ensuring that all employment and employment-related decisions are based on the principles of equal employment opportunity.
• Provide quality service, while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, respecting individuals, promoting teamwork and focusing on innovation and the future.

Chris Newton Director for Human Resources Phone: (501) 370-5204 Fax: (501) 975-8560 cnewton@philander.edu Amanda Robinson Payroll/HR Administrator Phone: (501) 975-6054 Fax: (501) 975-8560 arobinson@philander.edu