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Employee Relations

Employee Relations is a strategic partner dedicated to helping managers, supervisors, and employees succeed in their roles. We empower leadership and employees by providing sound guidance, direction, support, and resources on employee relations matters.

Classified Staff
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Classified staff are employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) working in positions defined in accordance with the State Classified System.
Administrative Faculty
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Administrative faculty are employees whose primary functions are professional in nature and not academic instructional work.
Academic Faculty
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Academic faculty are employees whose primary functions involve instructional teaching and/or research.
Additional Employee Types
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Additional employee types encompass graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, medical residents, dental residents, and student employees.
Employee Relations Business Teams
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Catherine Baker
Director
catherine.baker@unlv.edu
702-895-0503

Emily Earnest
Senior Employee Relations
emily.earnest@unlv.edu
702-895-0402

Catherine Baker
Director
catherine.baker@unlv.edu
702-895-0503

Tifara Rachal
Employee Relations Specialist
Tifara.rachal@unlv.edu
702-895-4355
  • Academic Resources
  • Compliance/Title IX/EEO
  • Faculty Affairs
  • Faculty Senate
  • General Counsel
  • Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
  • President/University Support
  • Provost Administration Support
  • Intercollegiate Athletics/TMC/National Athletic Association
  • Academic Affairs
  • College of Business
  • College of Education 
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  • Decision Support
  • Educational Outreach
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  • Graduate College
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  • Top Tier Initiatives
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Karlie Passey
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
702-895-1299

  • Business Affairs

Suzanne Guevarra
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
702-895-0860

  • Police Services

Kim Shamley
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
702-972-6498

  • Student Affairs

Problem Solving Information and Resources

  • Office of Equal Employment and Title IX
    • The Office of Equal Employment and Title IX was established to ensure compliance with various state and federal laws (federal regulations and related agency guidance) including but not limited to Title IX, EEO/AA laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The office is charged with all investigations involving complaints of discrimination and/or sexual harassment. For more information, please contact their office at 702-895-4055 or titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu.
  • Ombuds
    • The Ombuds Office offers an independent, neutral, informal, and confidential space for discussing any issues hindering the employee’s working experience at UNLV. Their office is open to all UNLV employees, including classified staff, academic and administrative faculty, LOAs, part-time instructors, and student employees. For more information, please contact their office at 702-895-1823 or ombuds@unlv.edu.
  • Faculty Affairs
    • The Office of Faculty Affairs is available to counsel employees and supervisors on the stages of filing a conduct complaint under Title 2, Chapter 6 of the NSHE Code (“Chapter 6”). Additionally, the Office of Faculty Affairs facilitates the appointment of an ad hoc Administrative Code Officer (ACO), if necessary, and coordinates the disciplinary process in matters that may involve potential sanctions of Chapter 6 suspension, restitution or termination. For more information, contact 702-895-3496 or facultyaffairs@unlv.edu.
  • Faculty Senate
    • The Office of Faculty Affairs is available to counsel employees and supervisors on the stages of filing a conduct complaint under Title 2, Chapter 6 of the NSHE Code (“Chapter 6”). Additionally, the Office of Faculty Affairs facilitates the appointment of an ad hoc Administrative Code Officer (ACO), if necessary, and coordinates the disciplinary process in matters that may involve potential sanctions of Chapter 6 suspension, restitution or termination. For more information, contact 702-895-3496 or facultyaffairs@unlv.edu.

Main Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Human Resources
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mail Stop: 1026
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Phone

Fax

  • Fax: 702-895-4403

Email

Campus Location

Office Hours

  • Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.