Office Location: Gough Hall – First Floor | Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

DepartmentEmailphone number
Human Resourceshumanresources@tarleton.edu254-968-9128
Talent Acquisition (Employment)employment@tarleton.edu254-968-9705
Student Employmentstudentemployment@tarleton.edu254-968-9128
Employee Developmentemployeedevelopment@tarleton.edu254-968-9592
Employee Benefitsbenefits@tarleton.edu254-968-9591
Texans Thrivewellness@tarleton.edu
Civil Rightscivilrights@tarleton.edu
Payrollpayroll@tarleton.edu

Administration

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Donny Beasley
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Jen Mouser
Executive Assistant to Vice President & CHRO


Talent Acquisition & Academic HR

Talent Acquisition supports the university’s workforce needs by providing guidance and resources for staff and faculty hiring, student employment, transfers, promotions, compensation, and Academic HR. The team partners with departments and hiring managers to support recruitment and employment processes while promoting consistency, efficiency, and compliance with university policies and procedures.

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Claudia Azua
Director, Talent Acquisition, Classification, and Compensation

Ivore Garza
Manager, Talent Acquisition

Haley De Los Santos
Manager, Academic HR, Compensation & Classification

Lindsay Hatfield
Lead, On-Demand Staffing Specialist (Student, GA, & Adjunct Hiring)

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Amanda Yant
On-Demand Staffing Specialist (Student, GA, & Adjunct Hiring)

Teresa Burdick
Specialist, Academic HR

Ashley Harvey
Onboarding Specialist (Staff & Faculty)


Employee Benefits & Immigration

Our Benefits team supports employees throughout every stage of their employment by providing guidance and assistance with employee benefits, wellness programs, retirement planning, and leave. The team is committed to helping employees understand their options, access available resources, and make informed decisions about their overall well-being.

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DawnAnn Wilson
Director, Benefits, Immigration, and Leave Management

Hollie Trussell
Senior, Benefits & Retirement Specialist

Mary Canales
Specialist, Benefits & Retirement

Melony Wise
Specialist, Leave


Title IX, Civil Rights & HR Business Partners

Our Employee Relations and Compliance team provide guidance on employee relations, and HR policies and practices while helping employees and leaders navigate workplace needs.

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Amy Browder
Director, Sr. HRBP, Civil Rights, & Title IX

Semoine Pearson
HR Business Partner

Carlos Mendoza
HR Business Partner

Jacqueline Orellana
Title IX & Civil Rights Coordinator


Leadership, Talent, & Organizational Development

Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development (LTOD) strengthens Tarleton State by building the skills, capabilities, and experiences employees need to succeed, grow, and perform at their best. Through learning, management and leadership development, and organizational development and effectiveness, LTOD partners with the campus community to improve performance, strengthen collaboration, and build organizational capability.

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Dr. Yvonne Catino
Director, Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development

Tisha Gray
Training & Development Coordinator

Rebekah Purget
Training & Development Coordinator


HR Systems & Payroll

Our HR Data Systems and Payroll team supports the technology, data, and processes that keep HR operations running smoothly. The team manages HR systems and employee data, provides reporting and system support, and ensures employees are paid accurately and on time.

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Jamie Merritt
Director, HR Systems & Payroll

Lori Barnes
HR Data Specialist

Jeannie Flinn
Payroll Coordinator