Welcome
The mission of Human Resources is to partner with campus to help create and promote a human-centered organizational culture anchored in diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
Regular Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Job Openings
We look forward to having you be a part of Western Oregon University.
Forms
Find forms regarding benefits, employment, payroll, retirement, and more.
Web Time Entry
Web Time Entry is an online leave and time reporting platform.
Employment
Welcome to employment with Western Oregon University. We look forward to working with you!
Benefits
Western Oregon University offers a comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees and their families. We offer two retirement pension plan options depending on your employment type.
Protected Leave
You can use the AbsenceSoft Employee Portal to apply for and track protected leave.
You can access the portal directly through Experience. Simply look for the AbsenceSoft link in your employee dashboard to begin a request or check the status of an existing claim.
Open a leave case by visiting AbsenceSoft (Login with SSO)
Retirement
It is Western Oregon’s goal to maintain the best possible relationships with all employees and unions. We are trying to maintain the best workplace possible and we need everyone to do their part.
Payroll
Access information regarding time/leave reporting, direct deposit, paper checks, pay schedules, and resources related to payroll.
Employee & Labor Relations
Western Oregon University offers a comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees and their families. We offer two retirement pension plan options depending on your employment type.
HR Interpreting
Human Resources Interpreting provides professional American Sign Language interpreting, TypeWell Transcribing, and Real Time Captioning Services (CART) for faculty and staff at Western Oregon University and WOU open access events.
HR Equity, Access & Compliance
Access information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity; ADA Compliance and Requests; and Workplace Accommodations.
Title IX
Western Oregon University strives to provide a safe environment in which students can pursue their education.
The Bias Response Team
At Western Oregon University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all members of our community. We stand united in our belief that bias, in any form, has no place on our campus.
Desiree Noah, MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kirsty Pinchuk
Director of Human Resources
Crystal Ayres
Director, Payroll Services
Emily Herb
Director, Faculty & Staff Access and Leave
Crystal Talitonu
Talent/Engagement & Communications Coordinator
Kaitlin Villareal
Office Manager/Student Employment Coordinator
Julie McMurry
HRIS Analyst
Stephanie Dixon
Data & Project Coordinator | CCSO Hiring & Payroll
Sharon Fitzsimmons
Payroll Coordinator
Sara Castanon
Payroll Technician
Sara Glascock
Title IX Coordinator
Jessica Holbrook
Salary Admin Coordinator
Miriam Garland
Benefits Coordinator
Erasmo Giron Cortes
Data & Employment Specialist
Halene Anderson
Lead Interpreter
Benjamin Cavaletto
Lead Interpreter
Peter Flora
Lead Interpreter
Events and Announcements
Town Hall Featuring
- Payroll
- Student Employment
- Benefits
- Access
- Leave
Thursday May 7th 3:00 – 5:00PM
Columbia Room, WUC
Join us for a campus Town Hall to hear updates, ask questions and connect directly with the teams supporting payroll, student employment, benefits, and access and leave.
Employment Verification
Please send verification of employment requests to hr@wou.edu
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment Oct 1 – 31
Feedback
Share any feedback you may have regarding employment here at WOU.
