Penn State - College of Health and Human Development
What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
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Human Resources

Mission

Deliver HR solutions to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce, contributing to the University’s mission as a world leader in higher education.

Critical Functions

  • Critical incident support, complex or high-risk issue resolution (Kari Allatt)
  • Interpretation and problem solving, college HR subject matter expertise, issue resolution (Erica Lutz)
  • Leave questions for medical, caregiving, personal leaves paid and unpaid (Absence Management)
  • Personal benefits questions, time tracking issues for employees, Workday systems questions (HR Services)

Frequently Asked Questions

As a new employee how do I enroll in benefits? icon-olus-circle

Login to Worklion and click on Workday, you can access benefits election tasks through your Workday inbox. This needs to be done within 30 days of hire. It is recommended that you complete New Employee Orientation before selecting benefits. Register for this benefits session (held via zoom) through the Learning Resource Network.

I am a manager. What resources are available to me to help me be successful in that role? icon-olus-circle

Manager training is available on the Learning Resource Network. Kari and Erica are here to support you as a manager and are happy to schedule one-on-one time to discuss.

If I have questions, what do I do? icon-olus-circle

Contact either HR Services or the college HR office staff (Kari Allatt and  Erica Lutz).

Key Related Resources

New Hire Resources

University Policies

HHD Guidelines

Penn State Human Resources website

WorkLion

HR Quick Reference - Umbrella

Personnel List

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Last Name
Lisa Garbacik
Lisa Garbacik
Human Resources Strategic Partner
Department
  • Human Resources
Email
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Sara Lobb
Sara Lobb
Human Resources Consultant
Summary Statement

Primary point of contact for staff with a focus on supporting staff employees and staff-related processes.

Department
  • Health and Human Development
Email
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EricaLutz
Erica Lutz
Human Resources Consultant
Summary Statement

Primary point of contact for faculty with a focus on supporting academic employees and academic-related processes.

Department
  • Human Resources
Phone
814-865-1384
Email
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About
Overview
History
Strategic Plans
Profiles
Employers and Industry
Donate
Undergraduate
Getting Started
Honors Programs
Advising
Student Profiles
Student Organizations
Financial Aid
Visit and Apply
Graduate
Degree Options
Faculty and Research
Student Council
Career
Funding
Visit and Apply
Alumni
Get Involved
Update Info
News and Events
Alumni Profiles
Magazine
Career Opportunities
Donate
Research
Expertise
Funding
Centers
Contact
Administration
Alumni Relations
Graduate
Social Media
Student Resource
Undergraduate
Departments
Biobehavioral Health
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Policy and Administration
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Kinesiology
Nutritional Sciences
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management