Meet the Human Resources Team

Dana Nagengast, SHRM-SCP

Provide human resource consultation and support to management, faculty and staff at the College
Lead and direct the daily operations of Human Resource services for recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, HRIS/Payroll, policy administration, and professional and organizational development that support the College’s strategic goals
Serve as the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and monitor the College’s Affirmative Action Plans
Lead human resource initiatives and human resource services for the College
Serve as point-of-contact for compensation reporting, analysis and administration, including job descriptions and market research
Provide consultation and advice to management, staff and faculty regarding human resources policies and procedures and serves as the primary contact for all employee relations
Serves as point of contact for workers’ compensation matters

For scheduling meetings with Dana, contact hgarcia@hmc.edu.

Partner with the AVPHR to oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention for staff
Collaborate with hiring managers to provide guidance on recruitment, job postings for exempt and non-exempt positions, facilitate onboarding for faculty and staff and process related employment changes for all existing faculty and staff
Oversee administration of HR performance management
Serve as the liaison with The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) regarding benefit administration, questions and issue resolution for faculty and staff
Oversee the annual College service award program and other HR services for the College

Partner with the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources to administer and process payroll in collaboration with TCCS Payroll, which includes review of online timecards and approvals, monthly accrual sign-off, and submitting special payments
Provide technical support for Workday HRIS and Kronos Time & Attendance and provide related training and support to student employees and other community members
Oversee summer research and student employment program and provide support for students and department payroll processors
Assist with processing and payment of the College Rideshare program
Coordinate leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, and required coordination with TCCS

Partner with the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and other HR staff to provide the College community support as a Workday HRIS technical point-of-contact
Partner with members of the Office of Human Resources and Business Affairs Office to gather, prepare and analyze statistical data to respond to salary and benefit surveys, annual staff salary increase program, and other internal and external reporting. Assist Business and Financial Affairs staff with data collection, review, analysis and reporting as requested
Serve as a technical point-of-contact for the Office of Human Resources and assist subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities
Oversee administration of HR compliance training
Partner with The Claremont Colleges Services Business Systems Unit regarding enhancements, testing, and processes that may affect other Claremont Colleges

Partner with AVPHR/CHRO on special COVID-related initiatives related to policies, communication and tracking
Oversee employee termination processing such as notifications and exit interviews
Support HR policy and compliance tracking and related communication
Support Staff Pilot Remote Work program monthly attestation and training tracking
Provide administrative and annual program support for the Office of Human Resources
Manage requests for College-issued purchase cards

Support the Dependent Scholarship Program administration, coordination, and communication
Provide HR business support and analysis for annual business reporting
Support hiring processes for student employees and summer research hires
Provide administrative support to the Office of Human Resources with employment, such as posting jobs, coordinating job advertisements, candidate interviews, offer letters, and orientation/onboarding
Oversee all HR records management and provide other administrative support for HR
Provide assistance in processing verification of employment requests for faculty, staff and student employees