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Say Hello to HR (Part 2 of 10)

Dr. Blanchard announced some exciting changes regarding the Office of Human Resources at the beginning of the fiscal year. We’ll be periodically posting updates in The Source about those changes!


The Office of Human Resources is a full-service Human Resources department that is comprised of the following teams: Benefits and Compensation; Talent Acquisition, Development, Management, and Employee Relations; Payroll and Records; and Administrative. We’ll be featuring each team individually over the next few months so you can learn more about how our teams support student success through service excellence. Navigate to the end of this article to read previous installments in the “Say Hello to HR” series.

The first team we will feature is the Benefits and Compensation Team. This team coordinates employee benefits, employee leaves, ADA accommodations, retirement, employee compensation programs, career ladders and promotions, workers’ compensation, organization charts, and many other matters related to benefits and compensation.

The Benefits and Compensation Team regularly hosts signature events and workshops to increase awareness of and participation in the various benefits programs available to UHD employees. These events include the annual Boo Bash work/life benefits fair, the annual Get the Scoop summer benefits enrollment information sessions, and multiple monthly workshops regarding financial and physical wellness. You can search for Benefits and Compensation events directly on the UHD calendar by searching for “Human Resources”.

By educating UHD employees about their valuable benefits and ensuring that UHD’s employee benefits and compensation programs are easily accessible and as competitive as possible to peer institutions, the HR Benefits and Compensation Team contributes to UHD’s strategic goal 4: being the employer of choice that supports a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

You can learn more about the Benefits and Compensation Team by reading the profiles included in this article or by visiting the UHD Benefits webpages. You can easily contact the Benefits and Compensation Team by sending a message to their shared email inbox: compandben@uhd.edu. You may also schedule an appointment with this team by calling x8060 or by visiting the Office of Human Resources in OMB S910.


Gladis Moya

Benefits and Compensation Administrator

How long have you served at UHD? What roles have you served in that time?
I have served at UHD for 23 years, and I have held 4 different roles in that time: Benefits and Compensation Administrator, Department Business Administrator, Administrative Assistant, and Student Employee.

Do you have any other connections to UHD?
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I am also a first-generation UHD graduate: of 7 siblings, I am the first to have a bachelor’s degree.

What’s an interesting fact that people should know about you?
I love to coordinate events and help others! I am also a fraternal twin.

How does your role contribute to employee and student success?
One of the ways that I contribute to employee and student success as a Benefits and Compensation Administrator is by coordinating and administering the employee compensation and benefits programs and providing support to employees.

What is something you enjoy about your position/responsibilities?
We interact with employees to assist them with their benefits and guide them through our different services, from benefits to compensation.

What advice would you give to a new employee just starting their journey at UHD?
Become a proud Gator, wear UHD proudly, and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Many resources are available to help you succeed in your career and job.


Bernice Guillen

Benefits and Compensation Administrator

How long have you served at UHD? What roles have you served in that time?
I have served at UHD for 16 years, and my job tenure includes 5 different roles within HR: Benefits and Compensation Administrator; Coordinator, Talent Management and Employee Relations; Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist; HR Specialist; and Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Do you have any other connections to UHD?
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and I am a UHD graduate. I also have family and friends that both go to school and work here at UHD.

What’s something people should know about you?
I love helping people and making them smile.

How does your role contribute to employee and student success?
One of the ways that I contribute to employee and student success as a Benefits and Compensation Administrator is by coordinating and administering the employee compensation and benefits programs. I also provide support to ensure the competitiveness and effectiveness of the compensation and benefits programs as well as their alignment with federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and guidelines.

What is something you enjoy about your position/responsibilities?
I enjoy being a resource to employees using the knowledge that I have acquired in different areas of HR. I also enjoy responding to employee benefits and compensation questions and providing information to employees so that they can make the best decision(s) for their current life season.

What advice would you give to a new employee just starting their journey at UHD?
The UHD workforce sometimes feels like a family. Embrace that closeness and you will find yourself building long- lasting relationships that will not only help you professionally but personally.


Previous Installments of the “Say Hello to HR” Series