Contacts & In-Office/Virtual Hours

Where to Find Us
215 College St. (EH&S is located at 220 College St.)

Updated Hours: For the month of December, the Human Resources Building will be fully remote. If you need to meet with an HR Representative please contact them directly to make an appointment. You may also contact the general HR telephone line at 207-786-6140 or by email at hrdept@bates.edu.

In Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) (Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Lunch)

Virtual Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Tuesdays & Thursdays) (Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Lunch)

General HR Telephone Line: 207-786-6140
Fax: 207-786-6170

Employment Verification:
Call 207-786-6140 for instructions or submit a request accompanied by a signed authorization from the employee to Emma-Lee St.Germain, Human Resources Coordinator, at estgerma@bates.edu. Requests are typically responded to within 1-2 business days.

Melissa Benoit

Manager of HR Partner Services – Deputy to the AVP for HR, EH&S

207-753-6935

For a complete listing of the departments each HR Partner is responsible for, please click below.

List of HR Partner Departments (Alphabetical)

Melani McGuire

Director of HRIS & Project Management – Human Resources Partner

207-786-8265

HRIS
Project Management

For a complete listing of the departments each HR Partner is responsible for, please click below.

List of HR Partner Departments (Alphabetical)

Jody Marra

Human Resources Partner

207-786-6175

For a complete listing of the departments each HR Partner is responsible for, please click below.

List of HR Partner Departments (Alphabetical)

Ken Emerson

Director of Compensation and Benefits

207-786-8271

Compensation Program Management
Benefits Program Management
Benefits Reporting & Compliance
Benefits Coordination & Communication
Wellness Program

Brenda Sawyer

Senior Benefits Specialist and Manager of Leave Programs

207-786-6176

Benefits
Leave of Absence: Family Medical Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
Workers Compensation
Rowe Fund
Retirement and Retiree Recognition