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Human Resources

Mission
To exceed customer expectations.
To promote equitable policies and practices.
To provide guidance on Human Resource decisions in support of the University's mission.

Vision
As an active voice in the strategic decisions that guide the University toward achieving its goals, Human Resources will deliver services that encourage and support the success of the University and the members of its community.

We are available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bosworth Hall

106 Bosworth Hall
631 S. Limestone 
Lexington, KY 40506-0652
Fax (859) 323-8512

Please contact us and we will respond as soon as possible.

NOTE: If you have questions about your W-2 or other tax forms, please click here to contact Payroll, which has a directory of staff who can assist you.

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Benefits
106 Bosworth Hall
631 S. Limestone 
Lexington, KY 40506-0652
Phone: (859) 257-9519, option 3 
Toll Free: (800) 999-2183
Fax: (859) 323-1095
E-mail: [email protected]

Richard Amos, Chief Benefits Officer: (859) 257-9185

Business Partners
HR Business Partners build and maintain strategic relationships with key leaders across the University. Their mission is to provide project management leadership, provide senior leadership with timely and appropriate information to assist in decision making, consult on employee engagement, review and update policies and assist with organizational design management.

Compensation
2317 Alumni Park Plaza
Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: (859) 257-9555, option 6 
Fax: (859) 323-1903 
E-mail: [email protected]

Employee Records
106 Bosworth Hall
631 S. Limestone 
Lexington, KY 40506-0652
Phone: (859) 257-9555, option 5
Fax: (859) 323-8512
E-mail : [email protected]

Employee Relations
2317 Alumni Park Plaza
Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: (859) 257-9555, option 7 
Fax: (859) 257-2493 
E-mail : [email protected]

Sherri Murphy Goins, Director of Employee Relations and Leave Administration: (859) 257-9187

Employment
106 Bosworth Hall (on campus) and 2317 Alumni Park Plaza (off campus)
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 257-9555, option 2 
E-mail: [email protected]

Sarah Bowes, HR Director/Employment: (859) 257-9184

Health and Wellness
A-250 Southcreek Park, 2365 Harrodsburg Road
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 257-WELL (9355)
Fax: (859) 323-4700
General e-mail:  [email protected] 
Mental Health: [email protected] 

Jody Ensman, Program Manager: (859) 257-3363

Training & Development
2317 Alumni Park Plaza
Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: (859) 257-9623
Fax: (859) 323-4815
E-mail: [email protected]

Becky Dysart, HR Director/Training & Development: (859) 257-9188

Name Title/role Phone Email
Melissa Frederick Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (859) 323-4666 [email protected]
Catie Lasley AVP for HR Operations (859) 257-9186 [email protected]
Steve Ivey Communications Director (859) 323-5387 [email protected]
Ward Suthon Business Officer (859) 257-8773 [email protected]
Leslie Vega HR Business Partner Senior/Informatics (859) 257-8942 [email protected]
Alexa Wingate Communications Officer (859) 562-3596 [email protected]
Kristin Cruser Marketing/Promotion Specialist Senior (859) 257-2372 [email protected]
Hal Morris Marketing/Promotion Specialist Senior (859) 257-9621 [email protected]
Brent Peacher Website UX Designer and Developer (859) 402-2433 [email protected]
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