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New OnBoarding Process

The new On-Boarding Process is now live. Please see the new & updated forms linked to the right. All full-time hires must now have a attached to the AAF and signed Offer Letter. When you are ready to hire a new staff member, please contact Jessica or Linda to walk through the new process.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources department if you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions; it is an ever-evolving process. We are currently working on the listing of job codes per your requests. Please be patient as we complete the list. You will be notified when it is ready.

Thank you for your continual support to the staff and faculty of the Carlson School of Management.


Human Resources

Our Mission

We provide HR knowledge and services to the Carlson School community that support the institution and enhance the employee experience.


Our Vision

We aspire to support the Carlson School's strategic direction as trusted HR business partners, by collaborating to acquire and retain top talent. We will provide expert consulting, cutting edge processes, and services that promote our human potential. Acting locally and thinking globally, we will strengthen the CSOM community by seeking common ground. Our HR team will become the spark that creates the future.


Critical Success Factors

Before we consider anything else, we need to establish a solid service foundation by remembering to:

  • Provide excellent tools and training for the whole employee experience.
  • Be a trusted advisor.
  • Execute quick, accurate, and consistent transactions.

2008 Strategies

1. Enhancing the culture by building community.

2. Improving communication and increasing visibility.

3. Developing our team (individual and the whole).

4. Improving processes and procedures.

5. Training and development for CSOM.


Human Resources Department


Mychal Coleman, Director of HR

Linda McElmurry, Manager of HR

Phone: 612-624-7209

Phone: 612-625-7854

Email: cole0133@umn.edu

Email: lmcelmur@umn.edu

* Employee Relations

* Employee Relations

* Faculty Recruiting

* Staff Recruiting

* Strategic Partnership

* Strategic Partnership

* Benefits

* Benefits

* Training

* Training

Jessica Tafalla, HR Generalist

Bryan Hauhe, HR/Payroll Specialist

Phone: 612-625-1090

Phone: 612-624-8888

Email: jtafalla@umn.edu

Email: hauhe001@umn.edu

* Benefits

* Orientations

* Training

* Hiring Requisitions

* Recruiting

* Leadership Series

* Leave of Absence

* Payroll

* Orientations

* Exit Interviews

Erin Barwis, Payroll Specialist  
Phone: 612-625-0334  
Email: barw0009@umn.edu  
* Payroll  
* Vacation & Sick Time  
* Change of Address/Phone