Wellesley College Human Resources is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals committed to the college’s mission of providing an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. Our team partners with faculty and staff across the institution to offer strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and comprehensive services that enhance the employee experience. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our practices, ensuring that Wellesley remains a vibrant and welcoming community for all. Through our commitment to professional development, employee well-being, and effective collaboration, we strive to create a workplace where every member of the Wellesley College community can thrive.
For Benefit related questions, please email: Benefits@wellesley.edu
(i.e. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Health Savings Account (HSA), leaves, EAP)
For General Human Resources questions, please email: Working@wellesleyu.edu
(i.e time off accruals, holidays, employee verifications, PSLF Forms, Background Checks, employment questions, Appointments for CORI & I-9 Verifications)
Carolyn Slaboden
Chief Human Resource Officer
cslabode@wellesley.edu, x2216
Schedule a virtual meeting with Carolyn
Carolyn directs all Human Resources activities for the College and is responsible for all personnel policies, compensation, employee relations, overall union/management relations, EEOC, benefits and systems as well as training and strategic planning.
Donna Scally
Director of Labor and Employee Relations
ds107@wellesley.edu, x2214
Schedule a virtual meeting with Donna
Leads the labor and employee relations function and provides advice and counsel to employees and management on conflict resolution and planning for a more productive path forward. Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate staff when additional investigation is required. Manages the Union grievance process for the College, hearing Step III grievances and managing arbitrations if necessary.
Talent Management and Development
Claudia Rodriguez
Director of Talent Management and Development
cr109@wellesley.edu, x2242
Leads the talent management and development function, implementing a strategy that attracts, retains, and develops an excellent and inclusive workforce. Responsible for managing the employment team. Provides organizational development consulting to managers and staff. Implements learning and leadership development programs and the performance management program.
Ashley Edmunds
Student Employment and Engagement Program Specialist
ae113@wellesley.edu, x2211
Ashley focuses on managing student employment and engagement initiatives that cultivate a robust and inclusive work environment. She manages and coordinates the Student Employment program for the College. This includes presenting student employment programs to current students and College staff, as well as creating and maintaining relationships with all necessary partners utilizing this program.
Cristina DeGaetano
Assistant Director of Employment and Recruiting
cdegaeta@wellesley.edu x3303
Schedule a virtual meeting with Cristina
The Assistant Director of Recruiting and Employment is responsible for managing all activities related to recruitment, hiring and meeting long-term employment goals for faculty and administrative staff. The Assistant Director develops and implements operational best practices to recruit and retain a high–performing workforce.
Vanessa Annulysse
Employment Specialist
va100@wellesley.edu x2248
Vanessa is integral to the recruitment process, supporting hiring managers across various job positions and levels to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring experience. Collaborating closely with the Director of Talent Management and Development and the Assistant Director of Employment and Recruiting, this position helps to develop and implement recruitment strategies that promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Mark Furlow
Human Resources Onboarding and New Employee Coordinator
mf105@wellesley.edu x2210
Mark is responsible for processing pre-employment and onboarding requirements for all staff and temporary workers. He provides day-to-day administrative support of the Whole You initiative.
Sandra Murga Zuniga
Human Resources Assistant
smurgazu@wellesley.edu x3289 x3202
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Sandra serves as the first point of contact for the Human Resources Office. She is a source of information and referrals to the College community and visitors. She schedules benefits and work orientations for new hires and verifies employment by phone. She also assists the Human Resources staff on daily administrative logistics and supervises student workers.
Benefits & Compensation
Kelly Robinson
Director of Total Rewards
krobins5@wellesley.edu, x2215
Schedule a virtual meeting with Kelly
Kelly is responsible for directing the College’s benefits and compensation programs to ensure that they are competitive and administered according to College policy and federal and state regulations. She is responsible for overseeing the benefits and compensation teams and is the employee contact for retirement.
Meshack Ellis
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
me101@wellesley.edu, x2447
Schedule a virtual meeting with Meshack
Meshack leads all processes and procedures related to the staff compensation program (including the annual merit program) and is responsible for ensuring program compliance. He analyzes and monitors benchmark data and implements any salary changes in Workday. Meshack partners with the Talent Management team to formulate offers for new hires, promotions and marked adjustments. He manages the annual promotion and equity budget and partners with the Budget Office to maintain position control within Workday. Meshack also supports the benefits program to ensure enrollment accuracy and provide support for new program launches. Meshack coordinates the tuition reimbursement, assistance and remission program.
Amy Taylor
Benefits Manager
at114@wellesley.edu, x2212
This role administers the College’s benefit programs for faculty, staff and union employees, including retirement and health and welfare benefits. This includes enrollments, terminations and changes in coverage. This role also oversees the 403(b) Plan and Pension plan and supports the annual benefits open enrollment process. In addition, the Benefits Manager supports the Whole You initiatives.
Systems/Data
JoAnne O'Beirne
Human Resources Data & Compliance Analyst
jobeirne@wellesley.edu, x2231
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JoAnne is responsible for entering employment changes in Workday for administrative, union, and casual wage employees and for benefit deductions for all benefits-eligible employees including faculty. She performs audits of this information in Workday to ensure accuracy. In addition, she is the point of contact for faculty and staff for additions or corrections in the College’s online directory. JoAnne is the initial contact in the Leave of Absence process and oversees the workers compensation program.