The Human Resources Office provides comprehensive services to enhance the ability of Southwestern Illinois College to attract, hire, develop and retain a highly engaged and qualified faculty and staff. The mission of this office to use practices and systems that:
- Support the institutional Mission, Vision and Values of Southwestern Illinois College.
- Offer professional development opportunities for all employees.
- Strengthen employee commitment and performance.
- Increase employee satisfaction and enhance the quality of work/life balance.
- Provide policy and procedures interpretation/comprehension.
- Act as trusted advisors to leadership and employees to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Location and Hours
Belleville Campus
Main Complex – Room 1246
618-235-2700, ext. 5920
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Human Resources Team
HR Administration
Kim Thompson
Director of Human Resources
kim.thompson@swic.edu (x5254)
Jeannie Sommer
Assistant Director of HR
jeannie.sommer@swic.edu (x5572)
Megan Hemann
Sr. Training and Development Specialist
megan.hemann@swic.edu (x5678)
Katelyn Hester
Human Resources Assistant
katelyn.hester@swic.edu (x5920)
Benefits/HRIS
Cheryl Reynolds
Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist
cheryl.reynolds@swic.edu (x5155)
Caleb Gravot
Benefits and Leave Administration Specialist– ATS
caleb.gravot@swic.edu (x5922)
Niko Paulsell
HRIS Specialist
nikolaus.pijut@swic.edu (x5679)
Generalists
Cenessia Keys
Human Resources Generalist
cenessia.keys@swic.edu (x5936)
Jodi Hartsuff
Human Resources Generalist
jodi.hartsuff@swic.edu (x5372)
Shawn Roddy
Human Resources Generalist
shawn.roddy@swic.edu (x5655)
William Keys
Human Resources Generalist– ATS
william.keys@swic.edu (x5918)
Tasha Altemeier
Human Resources Generalist– ATS
tasha.altemeier@swic.edu (x5533)