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Human Resources   Desert Research Institute's Human Resources Mission

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting Desert Research Institute's (DRI) mission and strategic goals, improving department processes, and providing high quality, cost effective services to meet the needs of faculty and staff. The HR Department is committed to excellence in attracting and retaining a diverse faculty/staff and becoming an employer of choice. We value and promote a community built upon mutual trust, open communication, equity, teamwork, and a healthy work/life balance.


HR Department – North
DRI – Northern Nevada Science Center
2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512
Fax: 775-673-7339
HR Department – South
DRI – Southern Nevada Science Center
755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Fax: 702-862-5557

Human Resources Team Members and

Primary Responsibilities

Cindy Littlefield Payroll/Benefits Coordinator 775-673-7319 Cindy.Littlefield@dri.edu
Cindy provides HR payroll/benefits for DRI's Northern Nevada Science Center (NNSC) located in Reno. She is responsible for new hire orientations, payroll processing and benefits, communicating benefit changes, maintaining employee databases, and customer service concerning payroll and benefits.

 

Stephanie Neal Payroll/Benefits Specialist 702-862-5548 Stephanie.Neal@dri.edu
Stephanie provides customer service and is the HR representative for the Southern Nevada Science Center (SNSC) located in Las Vegas. She is responsible for new hire orientation, payroll and benefits inquires, data base management projects, and advising supervisors on policy matters.

 

Kelsey Carter Employment Representative 775-673-7332 Kelsey.Carter@dri.edu
Kelsey provides general employment and administrative support including position announcements, advertising, applicant tracking, employment visas, employment verification, word processing and reports, grant-in-aid applications, and other administrative duties.

 

Patricia Hughes Director of Human Resources 775-673-7317 Patricia.Hughes@dri.edu
Patricia provides strategic direction, formulation of HR policies and procedure measures, employment compensation, organizational development, performance management, employee relations, affirmative action and diversity.