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About the Office
The Office of Human Resources is staffed by dedicated professionals who are committed to:
- Serving as an institutional catalyst in support of the strategic mission of Smith College.
- Partnering with employees to create a positive, inclusive and productive work culture in which each member of the community shares in the responsibility and recognition for their support of the college’s mission.
- Providing leadership and services that foster a learning environment, encouraging creativity, development and empowerment at all levels of the institution.
The Office of Human Resources fosters and promotes a work environment that:
- Encourages creativity and new ideas.
- Makes faculty and staff feel welcomed, respected and nurtured.
- Helps each member of the community share in the responsibility for supporting the college’s mission.
Our Staff
Anne-Marie Szmyt
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
General human resources and administrative services leadership, research, planning, policy development and implementation, staff grievances and employee/labor relations.
413-585-2262
Tina Benoit
HR Specialist
Retirement administration and compliance, benefits questions.
413-585-2275
Lynn Cocco
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Benefits administration, tuition assistance and reimbursement, transit reimbursement, Workday configuration, compensation and budgeting. 413-585-2273
Madalyn Cohen
HR Assistant
Point of contact for health, dental and vision insurance; general benefits questions; new employee benefits orientation; annual HR Fair.
413-585-2287
Kate Harrington
Assistant Director, Labor Relations and Talent Management
Staffing and recruitment administration, recruitment consulting, learning and development, supporting the associate vice president for human resources.
413-585-2268
Serena Harris
HR Specialist
Worker’s compensation, long-term disability and leave administration (medical, family, etc.). 413-585-2289
Deb Lacasse
HR Technology Specialist
413-585-4924
Shelly Ruocco
Senior HR Consultant
Staff recruitment and hiring, new employee orientation, learning & development workshop selection and implementation, compensation research, background check vendor liaison, assist with website and handbook revision.
413-585-2267
Avril Russell
Administrative Assistant
Recognition, degree verification, CORI/background screening checks and name changes. General employment inquiries, I-9s and new employment paperwork, records retention and general administrative support.
413-585-2271
Jenny Silver
Assistant Director
Employee and labor relations, staff grievances, management of employment policies/recruitment and organizational assessments.
413-585-2288
Jen Tenczar
HR Coordinator
General employment inquiries, human resource records, accrued leave balance information and maintenance, leave reports, and arrivals, departures and transfers.
413-585-2274