HR Staff

Human Resources Staff...

In conjunction with university executive administration, Tony provides leadership concerning human resource policies and institutional practices affecting the employee/employer relationship.

Cheryl manages all aspects of the employment process for the university. She also directs the HR training program.

Patty oversees information systems functions of the HR database, providing data for required reporting including the quarterly Board of Regents report. She provides training related to the application and usage of Banner HR including support of Electronic Personnel Action Forms and Leave Reporting on the Web..

Kari provides overall leadership and direction for the WKU Employee Benefits Programs and provides assistance with all matters relating to retirement.

Brandon is responsible for the daily functions of the Workers' Comp Program. He also coordinates training and safety for WKU employees in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety unit as well as Facilities Management.

Sherry processes all electronic personnel action forms and generates correspondence related to personnel actions. She ensure accurace of data entry through periodic audit processes.

Denise is responsible for the daily customer service functions for health, dental, life and flexible spending programs. Denise leads new employee orientation for non-exempt employees. Denise administers the FMLA leave requests and continued documentation throughout the leave. Denise is also available to assist with STD (short term disability) applications.

Glenda is responsible for the position hiring processes associated with non-faculty positions. She maintains all job postings and employment files and she provides customer service to applicants. Glenda also processes all requests for Background Investigations.

Denise is responsible for the daily function of reconciling vendor payments for WKU Employee Benefits. She also leads new employee orientation for exempt staff.

Tonya applies all electronic personnel action forms in the Human Resources Information System. She processes all required paperwork for employees on the WKU payroll and she maintains employee and I-9 files.

Doug coordinates initiatives directed at employee wellness including weight control, smoking cessation, nutrition, health education and more.

Melissa provides administrative support to reception and employment staff in Human Resources.

Amy provides administrative support to data mangement staff in Human Resources.

Sarah provides administrative support to benefits staff in Human Resources.

	Tony Glisson Director	In conjunction with university executive administration, Tony provides leadership concerning human resource policies and institutional practices affecting the employee/employer relationship.
	Cheryl Lewis-Smith Manager, Employment & Training	Cheryl manages all aspects of the employment process for the university. She also directs the HR training program.
	Patty Booth Manager, HR Information Systems Support	Patty oversees information systems functions of the HR database, providing data for required reporting including the quarterly Board of Regents report. She provides training related to the application and usage of Banner HR including support of Electronic Personnel Action Forms and Leave Reporting on the Web..
	Kari Aikins Manager, Employee Benefits & Retirement	Kari provides overall leadership and direction for the WKU Employee Benefits Programs and provides assistance with all matters relating to retirement.
	Brandon Higgins Workers' Compensation Specialist	Brandon is responsible for the daily functions of the Workers' Comp Program. He also coordinates training and safety for WKU employees in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety unit as well as Facilities Management.
	Sherry Merkling Data Management Associate	Sherry processes all electronic personnel action forms and generates correspondence related to personnel actions. She ensure accurace of data entry through periodic audit processes.
	Denise Cornelius Employee Benefits Associate	Denise is responsible for the daily customer service functions for health, dental, life and flexible spending programs. Denise leads new employee orientation for non-exempt employees. Denise administers the FMLA leave requests and continued documentation throughout the leave. Denise is also available to assist with STD (short term disability) applications.
	Glenda Wahl Employment Associate	Glenda is responsible for the position hiring processes associated with non-faculty positions. She maintains all job postings and employment files and she provides customer service to applicants. Glenda also processes all requests for Background Investigations.
	Denise Creek Benefit Accounts Associate	Denise is responsible for the daily function of reconciling vendor payments for WKU Employee Benefits. She also leads new employee orientation for exempt staff.
	Tonya Woosley Data Entry Associate	Tonya applies all electronic personnel action forms in the Human Resources Information System. She processes all required paperwork for employees on the WKU payroll and she maintains employee and I-9 files.
	Doug Newton Manager, Wellness Program	Doug coordinates initiatives directed at employee wellness including weight control, smoking cessation, nutrition, health education and more.
	Melissa Willis Student Worker	Melissa provides administrative support to reception and employment staff in Human Resources.
	Amy Irons Student Worker	Amy provides administrative support to data mangement staff in Human Resources.
	Sarah James Student Worker	Sarah provides administrative support to benefits staff in Human Resources.