People

Karen Gingrich

Human Resources Manager

Research Interests / Specializations: Manages the staff HR Coordinators and all Staff & Labour Relations related issues for Schulich including; employee relations matters, talent acquisition, interpreting the collective agreement, handling any performance and attendance issues, all position eliminations and severance inquiries, complaints and dispute resolution, grievance and arbitration matters and all workplace accommodations and return-to-work meetings.

Kate Speers

Human Resources Coordinator - Staff

Research Interests / Specializations: **On Maternity Leave Oct 2018-Oct 2019** First point of contact for all Schulich Basic Science Departments including Robarts and the Dean’s office. Provides HR-related support including; request for hire and the full recruitment process, employment contracts, payroll input and reconciliation, PDB vacation setup for staff, accrual and entitlement amounts, supporting on role descriptions, and interpreting policies and procedures.

Emily Walker

Human Resources Coordinator - Staff

Research Interests / Specializations: First point of contact for all Schulich Clinical departments including Dentistry. Provides HR-related support including; request for hire and the full recruitment process, employment contracts, payroll input and reconciliation, PDB vacation setup for staff, accrual and entitlement amounts, supporting on role descriptions, and interpreting policies and procedures.

Dane Rice

Human Resources Coordinator - Staff

Research Interests / Specializations: *Replacing Emily Walker while she is on maternity leave* First point of contact for all Schulich Clinical departments including Dentistry. Provides HR-related support including; request for hire and the full recruitment process, employment contracts, payroll input and reconciliation, PDB vacation setup for staff, accrual and entitlement amounts, supporting on role descriptions, and interpreting policies and procedures.

Suzanne Warrener

Human Resources Coordinator - Staff

Research Interests / Specializations: *Replacing Kate Speers while she is on maternity leave* First point of contact for all Schulich Clinical departments including Dentistry. Provides HR-related support including; request for hire and the full recruitment process, employment contracts, payroll input and reconciliation, PDB vacation setup for staff, accrual and entitlement amounts, supporting on role descriptions, and interpreting policies and procedures.

Inna Roo

Faculty Affairs Specialist - Faculty

Research Interests / Specializations: First point of contact for all 22 Schulich departments on areas including faculty appointments, stipends, and documentation; the Basic Science and Clinical Academic Appointments and Promotions processes; prepares reports; and interprets and utilizes the UWOFA collective agreement and the Conditions of Appointment for Physicians.

Brigitte Neale

Selection Committee Coordinator

Research Interests / Specializations: Coordinates the hiring process for high-level positions such as Chairs, Chair/Chiefs, Endowed Chairs, Associate & Assistant Deans & CRCs. Acts as a resource and provides guidance to the Dean, Chairs, Co-Chairs, Departmental Managers of Administration and Finance, Search Committee members, applicants, external reviewers and others within the Schulich School on search and selection committee policies and procedures.

Edona Berani

Selection Committee Coordinator

Research Interests / Specializations: Coordinates the hiring process for high-level positions such as Chairs, Chair/Chiefs, Endowed Chairs, Associate & Assistant Deans & CRCs. Acts as a resource and provides guidance to the Dean, Chairs, Co-Chairs, Departmental Managers of Administration and Finance, Search Committee members, applicants, external reviewers and others within the Schulich School on search and selection committee policies and procedures.

Jennifer Bernardo

Learning & Development

Research Interests / Specializations: Supports a number of initiatives to support the users of classroom and room technology by both staff and faculty. Oversees the design, development, and delivery of various workshops and programs to support staff and leadership development.

Carolyn Carruthers

Financial & Administrative Coordinator

Research Interests / Specializations: Manages recoverable accounts salaries and other HR-related financials, HR website, and maintenance of all Schulich Faculty documentation for official files/records.