We are pleased to introduce you to another team in our HR family.
Talent Acquisition & Diversity Outreach
Talent Acquisition & Diversity Outreach Team
The Talent Acquisition & Diversity Outreach Team (TA) is available to
departments across campus to assist in recruiting and landing the best
candidates for open positions. When it comes to finding qualified
candidates to fill highly specialized staff positions, TA has the tools to
launch a national search and hone in on finding those potential hires.
The TA department consists of five dedicated Human Resources
professionals.
TA Director Quincy Kinsey brings over 18 years of experience building
teams that source and recruit the right talent to help organizations achieve
their business objectives. He has worked in global corporate environments
and industries. Quincy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration
and a master’s degree in human resources management. He is an active
member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Talent Acquisition Leadership Forum (TALF), and the
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).
Stephanie Davis has over 10 years of recruiting experience. She is responsible for finding strong candidates for senior level
positions, assisting departments with interview strategies, assistance with employment policy interpretation, HR systems/tools
support, and guidance on Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In addition, she provides training and
communications to the HR community on employment related topics and assists the campus in its diversity and outreach
initiatives.
Kai Buckner has over 10 years of recruitment experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and is a certified
recruiter through Lean Human Capital. Kai focuses on partnering with hiring managers throughout the campus to develop
recruitment strategies including outreach to veterans. Kai has also developed a successful social media strategy which promotes
UCR as a preferred employer, significantly increasing UCR’s social media followers and creating strong applicant pools.
Paul Pena has over 10 years of recruitment experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science. He is responsible
for the recruitment needs of UCR’s Path and FOM Implementation Teams. In addition, Paul provides full-cycle recruitment and
ad hoc staffing services to organizational units across the campus. Paul works closely with hiring managers to understand their
department needs and to create comprehensive labor market reports to assist in identifying the right candidate for the position.
Emma Geach has over 20 years of recruiting experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and master’s
degrees in communications and human resources. Emma’s primary focus is partnering with departments to identify opportunities
to assist with difficult recruitments. She provides a highly consultative approach which includes understanding labor market
challenges to develop effective recruitment strategies to find the right candidate.
The TA team provides expert recruitment services that attracts top quality staff talent for the campus in support of UCRs vision
of excellence. In fact, in the past year, they have managed to find over 30 such new employees.
Hiring services and support from the talent acquisition team can range from full-cycle recruitment to ad hoc services such as:
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Reviewing applicants for long list creation
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Developing interview questions
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Conducting pre-screening phone interviews
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Social media recruitment strategies
For more information, please visit the Talent Acquisition website.
Performance Management Timeline – Reminder
Organizational units are reminded that certifications are due to Human Resources by May
19, 2017 that all staff have received annual appraisals for the 12-month performance
period ending on March 31, 2017. The recommended Performance Management
Timeline is available on the Human Resource’s Performance Management webpage.
Please review the information and communicate appropriate deadlines to your
department/organizational unit. Learn more
Staff Performance Management Process
As we complete our first annual appraisal cycle utilizing UCR’s new Performance
Management process for staff employees, Human Resources invites you to provide
feedback and recommendations to improve the process for future years. Specifically, we
would like to know about what worked well, what did not, which parts of the process require
refining, and which parts should be eliminated and/or replaced.
To provide feedback, you are invited to attend an open forum this month or to send your
comments via email to [email protected]. Learn more
Equal Employment & Affirmative Action
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 2017
During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, generations of Asian
Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders from all walks of society are recognized
for their contributions to the fabric of America.
UCR’s Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP) is hosting a month-long celebration
honoring AAPI heritage. Learn more
Jewish American Heritage Month
May 2017
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) celebrates the nation's strong American Jewish
heritage, rooted in the ancient faith and traditions of the Jewish people. In addition, (JAHM)
pays tribute to the achievements of American Jews, which are felt throughout American
society and culture, in every field and profession. Learn more
Total Compensation
Secova Family Member Eligibility Reverification Process
The deadline for submission has been extended to June 1, 2017.
Secova, Inc., working with UC Human Resources, is reaching out to certain employees
and retirees to reverify the eligibility of some dependents for health and welfare
benefits. They have reached out to employees who enrolled a spouse, domestic
partner, grandchild or legal ward prior to December 31, 2014 and who previously
provided appropriate documentation to verify the family member’s eligibility. Learn more
Pre-Retirement Information and Resources
Confidential pre-retirement counseling available through June 15, 2017.
Spring is typically the time when faculty and staff begin to gather information regarding
their retirement options. To assist faculty and staff, UC offers retirement services and tools
to support career-long financial planning for retirement. In addition, UCR HR has a new
retirement benefits website which includes a Pre-Retirement Information and Resources
Checklist to help in identifying all the necessary information and documents to complete
the retirement process. Through June 15, 2017, UCR faculty and staff can schedule
confidential pre-retirement counseling appointments. Learn more
Free Financial Education Workshops
for UCR Faculty and Staff
June 1 & 29, 2017
UCR Human Resources offers tools to assist faculty and staff in career-long financial
planning and saving for retirement. Learn more
Staff Appreciation and Recognition Plan
As part of the university’s transition to Pay for Performance, departments are encouraged
to use the Staff Appreciation and Recognition Plan (STAR). The plan provides three award
categories – Individual Spot Awards, Individual Award Nominations and Team Award
Nominations. The rewards are used to recognize, acknowledge and reward employees for
exceptional performance and/or significant contributions related to and supportive of
individual, departmental, divisional and or organizational goals and objectives. Learn more
Employee and Organizational Development
Organizational Excellence Certificate:
Collaborative Leadership
May 18, 2017
In this course, you’ll learn the power and advantages of collaboration, characteristics of
collaborative people and leaders, and leave with personal action items to work toward
collaborating with others. It will provide you with a deeper understanding of your own
collaborative leadership style and how to apply it to the workplace. Learn more
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Coming June 2017
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a principle-centered approach designed to teach
participants how to achieve greater productivity, improve communication, strengthen
relationships, and increase influence. Come to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
course and discover strategies to address personal and professional challenges. For more
information on course topics, please click here.
Lynda.com Featured Courses
May 2017
Lynda.com is an online training library available to all UCR staff and faculty via R’Space. It
contains over 1,000 courses and video tutorials on a wide variety of software, technology,
non-technical skill, and creative topics, to support both professional and personal
development. Lynda.com can be accessed from your laptop, tablet, Smart Phone or
personal computer. Learn more
UC Learning Center (LMS)
Upgrade Coming in Summer 2017
We are pleased to announce that the university will be updating our Learning Management
System (LMS), known as the UC Learning Center. The UC Learning Center enables access
to required trainings and additional online and in-person activities for all staff, faculty and
students at UCR. The upgrade is currently scheduled for July. Stay tuned for additional
details.
UCR Professional Development Courses – May 2017
Please visit the Professional Development Calendar to view the full offering of courses.
Workplace Health and Wellness
8th Annual UC Walks at UCR
Wednesday, May 17 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / UCR Outdoor Track
UC Walks is a systemwide event to promote an active lifestyle among UCR faculty, staff
and students ‒ last year over 400 walkers participated! Lace up your sneakers and join us
for fun activities, socialize with your colleagues, and get some fresh air. Learn more
The American Heart Association Recognizes UCR’s Health Initiative
For the third consecutive year, UC Riverside has been recognized for an outstanding
healthy workplace environment. The American Heart Association (AHA) presented UCR
with the AHA Fit-Friendly Employer Platinum recognition and the Worksite Innovation
Award for its Healthy Campus Initiative. UCR is one of only 19 institutions across the nation
to receive the Worksite Innovation Award. Learn more
Relaxation Yoga Practices with Diane
Spring 2017
Diane Del Buono, Associate of the Chancellor will lead gentle yoga poses – Where a Chair
Replaces the Yoga Mat. The benefits of incorporating gentle yoga poses and mindfulness
practices throughout the day will help you to energize your body and mind. Learn more
Become a Wellness Ambassador
UCR Wellness Ambassadors serve a critical role in creating a healthy campus culture.
Ambassadors collaborate to identify ways to encourage a healthy campus environment.
Learn more
Mobile Fit
Through June 9, 2017
The Mobile Fit program is available for all UCR faculty and staff who are interested in
participating in a convenient on-site fitness program during the lunch hour to improve overall
health and wellness. Learn more
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