Contacts & In-Office/Virtual Hours

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

Updated Hours: 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 Murray

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