HR About Us

Human Resources
One Main Street, 910S
Houston, TX 77002

Telephone: 713-221-8060
hr@uhd.edu

Mission

At the Office of Human Resources, our main goal is to provide a working environment that is conducive to carrying out the university's vision of "engaging all students in high-impact educational experiences," by providing our employees with quality services and support in all employment-related endeavors, enabling them to better service our community.

Our department is firmly committed to treating all employees with integrity and respect:

We will exercise patience and sensitivity in dealing with the concerns and problems of others.
We will be open-minded, forthright, and fair in our interactions with all employees.
We will always honor the confidentiality entrusted to us.

Whatever your job, title, or responsibilities within the UHD community, your efforts are an important contribution to the overall success of our university and its mission.

Staff

Carole Clerie, M.B.A., SPHR
Vice President for Human Resources
Telephone: 713-221-8480
ClerieC@uhd.edu

Erica Morales, M.B.A., SHRM-SCP, PHR, CBP, CCP
Executive Director, Human Resources
Telephone: 713-221-8443
MoralesE@uhd.edu

April Frank, M.B.A.
Director, Payroll and Talent Acquisition
Telephone: 713-221-8422
FrankA@uhd.edu

Gladis Moya
Manager, Benefits & Compensation
Telephone: 713-221-8263
moyag@uhd.edu

Kassidy Giles, M.S.
Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8642
gilesk@uhd.edu

Lori Thomas, M.P.A.
Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8917
thomasl@uhd.edu

Cecealia Burns
Coordinator of Student Employment
Telephone: 713-223-7954
bootyc@uhd.edu

Tamika Small, M.S.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Telephone: 713-222-5318
SmallT@uhd.edu

Jenifer Cortez
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Telephone: 713-222-5332
cortezjen@uhd.edu

Bernice Guillen, M.S., SHRM-CP
Manager, Employee Relations
Telephone: 713-221-2738
GuillenB@uhd.edu

Mike Guajardo, M.A.S.C.
Employee Relations Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8407
guajardom@uhd.edu

Donald Kesterson, M.S., SHRM-CP
Manager, Organizational and Talent Development
Telephone: 713-221-8470
kestersond@uhd.edu

Brandi McInnis, M.A.
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8079
mcinnisb@uhd.edu

Jacqueline Batiste
Payroll and Records Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8971
BatisteJ@uhd.edu

Katalina Castillo
Payroll and Records Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-8429
CastilloK@uhd.edu

Mayte Alvarez, M.B.A.
Compliance Coordinator
Telephone: 713-221-8639
alvarezmay@uhd.edu

Natalia Ruiz
Communications Specialist
Telephone: 713-221-5012
ruiznat@uhd.edu

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