Contact Us
Human Resources Phone: 706-507-8920
Human Resources Email: hr@columbusstate.edu
Payroll Phone: 877-251-2644
Payroll Email: support@usg.edu
Mrs. Tamara Wade
Position: Chief Human Resources Officer
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Compensation Administration
- Employee Offboarding - Executive Level
- Employee Relations
- Policies and Procedures
- Search Committees
- Staff Employee Grievances
Mrs. Debra Blanks
Position: Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Well-Being
- Employee Relations
- Employee Offboarding
- Performance Management
- Unemployment Claims
- Notary
Ms. Venus Frank
Position: Human Resources Generalist II
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Accommodations (Medical)
- Employment Beyond Retirement/TRS Certifications
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- Visa and H-1B Processing
- Shared Sick Leave Program
- Leave Administration (FMLA|Parental|LOA)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Notary
Ms. Lauren Cantrell
Position: Employee Data & Compliance Training Manager
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- OneUSG System Accuracy and Related Issues
- DocuSign Assistance
- Manager Self Service Assistance
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Transfers and Dual Appointment Processing
- HR Project Management
- Compliance Training Enrollment & Support
- Notary
Mrs. Maya Shakoor
Position: Employee Experience Coordinator
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Shared Services Liaison (Payroll Concerns Only)
- Garnishments
- New Employee Orientation
- Employee Recognition
Mrs. Tara Beard
Position: Student Employment Coordinator
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Federal Work Study & Student Employment
- Part-Time Faculty/Staff Recruitment, Pre-Employment Processes, and Onboarding
- Volunteer Processing
- Notary
Ms. Ty'kia Johnson
Position: Human Resources Associate
Office: Richards Hall 228
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- General HR Assistance
- Front Desk Operations
- Full-Time Faculty/Staff Recruitment, Pre-Employment Processes, and Onboarding
- Notary
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment Verifications
