Human Resources at the Gillings School

About Us

The mission of the School’s human resources (HR) office is to provide counsel and guidance and to lead initiatives on behalf of the School. We serve as an adviser to School personnel on HR policies, procedures and systems including Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT); recruitment and hiring; performance management; employee relations; as well as many other areas. We also serve as the liaison between the School and various offices around campus (Provost’s Office, Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity Office, Office of University Counsel, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, as well as other UNC-Chapel Hill offices) on personnel issues.

New Employees at the Gillings School

New Employee Orientation Information

Payroll and Benefits Information

Payroll Services
Benefits
Tar Heel Discounts and Perks

UNC Office of Human Resources

Employee and Management Relations
Performance Evaluation and Management
Disciplinary Processes
Dispute Resolution and Grievances
Employee Assistance Program
Time Information Management (TIM)
EHRA Non-Faculty Policies

UNC Work-Life Connections

Inclusive Excellence Trainings
Carolina American Indian Caucus
Carolina Black Caucus
Carolina Latinx Center
Queer Faculty and Staff Network
Organization and Professional Development at UNC

UNC Centers

American Indian Center
Carolina Center for Public Service
Carolina Women’s Center
Center for Maternal and Infant Health
University Office for Diversity and Inclusion
LGBTQ Center
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History

Accommodations Resources

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office (for assistance seeking accommodations)
Gender Non-Specific Restrooms on Campus
Lactation Rooms
Digital Accessibility Services

Other Links of Interest

International Student and Scholar Services
Online Help Requests
ONYEN Services
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Contact Us

Vacant
Assistant Dean for HR
205 Rosenau Hall
135 Dauer Drive
CB #7400
(919) 962-9920

• Oversees all human resource functions for the Gillings School, including oversight of nine major academic departments and central units
• Provides counsel on all HR policies and matters, including recruitment and hiring, payroll, employee relations and performance appraisals
• Interfaces with University contacts on HR-related issues
• Acts as the Equal Employment Opportunity/Compliance officer for the Gillings School

Abbey McLennan

Abbey McLennan
HR Team Lead
211 Rosenau Hall
(919) 962-2820
amclenna@email.unc.edu

• Lead a sub-team of HR Staff
• Manage daily HR operations for SPH
• Act as an initial escalation point for inquiries
• Assist in creating best practices and standard procedure

Linda Mitchell

Linda Mitchell
HR Team Lead
210 Rosenau Hall
(919) 966-7831
lgmitche@email.unc.edu

• Lead a sub-team of HR Staff
• Manage daily HR operations for SPH
• Act as an initial escalation point for inquiries
• Assist in creating best practices and standard procedure

LaSonya Whitworth

LaSonya Whitworth
HR Specialist / International Scholar Liaison
206 Rosenau Hall
(919) 966-3255
lwhitwor@email.unc.edu

• Process petitions and applications for international scholars
• Liaise with International Student and Scholar Services
• Oversee submission of all work-authorization required documentation to ISSS
• Provide backup for other HR consultants

Biostatistics HR Contact

Annette Raines

Annette Raines
HR Consultant
269 Rosenau Hall
(919) 445-8310
annette_raines@unc.edu

Epidemiology / CEHS HR Contact

Sharon Sullivan

Sharon Sullivan
HR Consultant
2101-C McGavran-Greenberg Hall
(919) 966-7460
sharon_sullivan@unc.edu

Health Behavior / Maternal and Child Health / CAU HR Contact

Melissa Halstead

Nutrition / CAU HR Contact

Janet Scearce

Janet Scearce
HR Consultant
208 Rosenau Hall
(919) 966-5527
jscearce@email.unc.edu

Health Policy and Management / Public Health Leadership / NCIPH HR Contact

Karen Capps

Karen Capps
HR Consultant
212 Rosenau Hall
(919) 966-7394
kcapps@email.unc.edu

Environmental Sciences and Engineering HR Contact

Caitlin Webster

Caitlin Webster
HR Consultant
209 Rosenau Hall
(919) 966-3526
caitlin_webster@unc.edu