Human Resources
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. 5678
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HR Staff
Kim Thompson
Director of Human Resources
kim.thompson@vakshop.com (x5254)
Jeannie Sommer
Assistant Director of Human Resources
jeannie.sommer@vakshop.com (x5572)
Megan Hemann
Sr. Training and Development Specialist
megan.hemann@vakshop.com (x5678)
Cheryl Reynolds
Benefits and Leave Administrator
cheryl.reynolds@vakshop.com (x5155)
Niko Paulsell
HRIS Specialist
nikolaus.pijut@vakshop.com (x5679)
Candy Buechler
Human Resources Generalist– ATS
candy.buechler@vakshop.com (x5533)
Cenessia Keys
Human Resources Generalist
cenessia.keys@vakshop.com (x5936)
Karyn Chambers
Human Resources Generalist
karyn.chambers@vakshop.com (x5655)
Jodi Hartsuff
Human Resources Generalist
jodi.hartsuff@vakshop.com (x5372)