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The UC Office of the President (UCOP) Human Resources is affiliated with the UC San Francisco Human Resources and serves UCOP employees who work in the Bay Area, Sacramento, other parts of California, and as far away as Washington, DC.

The UCOP Human Resources department is directed by Human Resources Director Rene Jackson. The following is a summary of its services:

Benefits Services
Managed by Pamela Hayes, this unit administers benefits plans and programs for UCOP employees and provides information and individual consultations on retirement, savings programs, health and welfare plans and Workers' Compensation.

Compensation and Strategic Rewards
Managed by Susan Wright, this team handles salary administration, job analysis and classification work.

Employee Assistance Program
Jude Sharp provides confidential consulting, counseling and referral services to UCOP employees. She also consults with managers and departments on employee assistance issues.

Labor/Employee Relations
A team, led by Michael Lum, is responsible for assisting employees and departments with employee and labor relations, collective bargaining and contract administration, consulting on personnel policies and procedures and related laws, and conflict mediation and resolution.

Staffing and Workforce Planning
Jessica Horning is the Senior Recruiter responsible for advising OP staff on recruiting, hiring and selection of career staff.

Disability Services
Roger Howland is responsible for disability compensation and management, injury prevention and return to work programs, and reasonable accommodation.

Temporary Employment Program (TOPS)
Carmen Rojas coordinates the TOPS temporary staffing program.

UCOP Human Resources is also responsible for local nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action activities.