Human Resources is committed to contributing to the mission of Drake University. We seek to embody the best practices of the Human Resources profession by providing excellent, caring and consistent services that support the ability of the University to recruit and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
Listed below are the variety of topics that Human Resources encompasses, as well as the key contacts for each. Should an issue arise, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed to address your needs.
| Drake University Human Resources 1331 27th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 |
Fax Number: 515-271-4546 |
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Benefit Administration Specific Questions for Administrators: Medical: |
Marlene Heuertz |
| Compensation | Gary Johnson |
| Data Entry | |
| Employee Communications | Debra Wiley |
| Employee Development and Recognition | Laura Schwarz Venessa Macro |
| Employee Relations | Debra Wiley Gary Johnson Venessa Macro |
| Employment, Employee Verifications and Student Employment Verifications |
Laura Schwarz |
| Information Systems | Marlene Heuertz Gary Johnson |
| Job Descriptions | Laura Schwarz |
| Job Postings and Hiring Process | Laura Schwarz |
| Labor Relations | Gary Johnson Venessa Macro |
| Leaves of Absence | Debra Wiley Gary Johnson |
| Legal Compliance | Venessa Macro |
| Organizational Development and Change | Venessa Macro |
| Pre-Employment Paperwork and Hiring Process | Laura Schwarz |
| Performance Management | Gary Johnson Venessa Macro |
| Salary and Wage Surveys | Gary Johnson Debra Wiley |
| Strategic Initiatives | Venessa Macro |
| Student Employment | Debra Wiley Laura Schwarz |
| Tuition Rebate | Gary Johnson |
| Unemployment Administration | Gary Johnson |
| Workers Compensation Administration | Laura Schwarz Gary Johnson |

Venessa Macro
Ph: 271-3962
Email: venessa.macro@drake.edu

Gary Johnson
Ph: 271-4804
Email: gary.johnson@drake.edu

Debra Wiley
Ph: 271-3741
Email: debra.wiley@drake.edu

Marlene Heuertz
Ph: 271-1901
Email: marlene.heuertz@drake.edu

Laura Schwarz
Ph: 271-3133
Email: laura.schwarz@drake.edu