Human Resources Staff Directory

Quentisha%C2%A0Jones

Director of Human Resources
601.266.4050

Ruth%20Brooks

Human Resources Operations Assistant
601.266.4050

• First point of contact
• Assists all employees in completing new hire paperwork (i.e., I-9, tax forms)
• Answers main phone line
• Answers basic HR questions 

Moriah%20Rouse

Compensation and Operations Manager
601.266.4056

• Manages HR Operations team

• Manages Compensation program

• Works with managers to finalize job descriptions & facilitates job evaluations

• Leads program development, special projects, and process

Sharon%20Hughes

Assistant Operations Manager
601.266.4758

• Assists departments with the completion of Personal Action Forms (PAF) and other paperwork 
• Manages new faculty hires & faculty contracts
• Manages summer faculty teaching assignments and research assignments
• Monthly time and attendance and leave accrual

Sandra%20Anderson

Human Resources & International Coordinator
601.266.4058

• Assists all international employees with completion of new hire paperwork
  (By appointment only) 
• Process all H1B Applications
• Coordinate all incoming paperwork and distribute to appropriate channels for processing

Emily%20Dykes

Human Resources Specialist 
601.266.6651

• Processes all paperwork for new hires, pay increases, student hiring, etc.
• Updates paperwork regarding direct deposit and tax forms
• Answers HR questions (paycheck inquiries, student hiring, hiring paperwork processes, etc.)
• Back up to front office operations

Deborah%20Sekulich

Human Resources Specialist 
601.266.6071

• Processes all paperwork for new hires, pay increases, student hiring, etc.
• Updates paperwork regarding direct deposit and tax forms
• Answers HR questions (paycheck inquiries, student hiring, hiring paperwork processes, etc.) 
• Back up to front office operations

Christian%20Cameron

EEO & Employee Relations Manager
601.266.6618

• Manages the Office of EEO & Labor Regulatory Compliance (federal reporting, reviewing background checks, approving external job ads, etc.)
• Responsible for AAP
• Primary investigator for EEO claims
• Participates in program development, special projects 
• Participates in policy development 

Harley%20Jackson

Human Resources Partner 
601.266.6289

• Primary resource for questions and issues from managers
• Supports management on employee actions and related tools & resources (progressive discipline, performance management)
• Creates & teaches classes and maintains affiliated resources
• Worker's Comp, Leave of absences (FMLA), Reasonable Accommodations

Vacant

Human Resources Partner
601.266.4053

• Primary resource for questions and issues from managers
• Supports management on employee actions and related tools & resources (progressive discipline, performance management)
• Creates & teaches classes and maintains affiliated resources
• Worker's Comp, Leave of absences (FMLA), Reasonable Accommodations

Goldie%20Berry

Human Resources Generalist
601.266.5314

• Manages background check process

• Manages ATS system & reviews offer letters

• Participates in project work

Vacant

Human Resources Coordinator - Gulf Park
228.265.4581

• Primary resource for general questions for coastal operations

• Assists employees in completing new hire paperwork (i.e., I-9, tax forms) & Benefits Orientation

• Process Tuition Waivers & Employment Verifications

• Maintain Human Resources Website

• Participates in project work

Amy%20Hester

Benefits Manager
601.266.4055

• Employee Benefits (health, dental, flexible spending accounts, etc...)
• PERS and ORP; Supplemental Retirement Plans (403b) and Deferred Compensation Plan (457)

Cadesha%20Barnes

Benefits Specialist
601.266.5218

• Employee Benefits Enrollment (health, dental, flexible spending accounts, etc...)

• Process all Tuition Waivers for Staff and Faculty

• Out-Processing and Terminations