Human Resource Services

Mission Statement

Welcome to the Office of Human Resource Services. Our office is committed to delivering comprehensive HR services to Brooklyn College staff and faculty. These services include advisory, benefits, classification, payroll support and employment verification, recruitment and selection, time and leave, and training and development. Our goal is to provide the highest level of professional service to the college community.

CUNY Work / Life Program

Juggling your personal and professional life? The CUNY Work/Life Program can help, and it’s free to employees and their families. Call toll-free 800.833.8707 or visit www.myccaonline.com and use “CUNY”.

CUNY Managers Portal

The Managers Portal is designed for all supervisors and managers who are responsible for managing the work of others across all levels and roles. The portal will include up-to-date information and resources, learning tools, and more.

General Contact Information
Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
General Inquires: HRS@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Phone: 718.951.5377
Virtual Office Hours (Tuesdays, 11am – 12pm)Schedule an Appointment
Please book before 5 p.m. on the day prior to your desired appointment.
Benefits
1219 Boylan Hall
Email: Benefits@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Retirement (Phased Retirement, TRAVIA Leave, & Terminal Leave)
Health Insurance Enrollment & Changes
Pension
Deferred Compensation
COBRA
Transit Benefits
Fringe Benefits
Tuition Waiver
Notification of Employee Death
Workers Compensation Claims
Reasonable Accommodation (ADA) Requests
Medical Leave Requests
Paid Parental Leave Requests
Time & Leave
Email: BCTime@brooklyn.cuny.edu (Full-time Instructional Staff, Full-time White Collar Staff, ECP)
Email: BCBlueCollarTime@brooklyn.cuny.edu (Full-time Blue Collar Staff, Skilled Trades Staff, Full-time Security Staff, and Laborers)
Time and Leave Balance Inquires
Full-time Timesheet Submissions
Separation (Resignation, Termination)
Payroll Support and Employment Verification
1231 Boylan Hall
Email: PayrollSupport@brooklyn.cuny.edu (Payroll Support)
Email: HRVerifications@brooklyn.cuny.edu (Employment Verification)
Email: BCParttime@brooklyn.cuny.edu (Part-time Timesheet Submissions)
Employment Verification
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Part-time Timesheet Submissions
Payroll Inquiries
Timesheet Submissions for Non-Teaching Adjunct (NTA), Continuing Education Teacher (CET), Coach Hourly Staff, & Classified Hourly Staff
BCParttime@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Adjunct, NTA, CET, Coach Hourly, Graduate Assistant, & Classified Hourly Staff
1223 Boylan Hall
Adjunct Appointment Processing
NTA, CET, & Coach Hourly Appointment Processing
Classified Hourly Appointment Processing
Classified Staff Operations
1219 Boylan Hall
Hiring Pools
Civil Service Exams
Disciplinary Investigations
Classified Staff Performance Evaluations
Classified Staff Job Classification
Recruitment
1219 Boylan Hall
Email: Recruitment@Brooklyn.cuny.edu
Recruitment & Job Postings
HEO & ECP Job Classification
HEO Performance Evaluations
Compliance Training
Professional Development
HR Information Systems
HR Information Systems
1219 Boylan Hall
CUNYfirst Access
POI Inquiries
Preferred Name Change Request & Legal Name Change
Data Validation

Staff

Management

Debra Quashie
Deputy Director
Ayana Murray-Richards
Director of Recruitment and Instructional Staff
Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

Benefits

Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave
Donna Corbin
HR Specialist
Revee Jones
HR Generalist
Alisha McDowell
HR Generalist
Bettina Smith
HR Coordinator

Time & Leave

Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

Payroll Support and Employment Verification

Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

Adjunct, NTA, CET, Coach Hourly, Graduate Assistant, & Classified Hourly Staff

Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

Classified Staff Operations

Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

Recruitment

Lynda Sobieski
HR Manager of Classified Operations
Jean Garthaffner
Manager of Benefits and Time & Leave

HR Information Systems

Meitian Luo
HR Specialist
Danny Tsui
HR Coordinator

Contact

718.951.5377