HR Corner — News and Views from Human Resources


HRConnections is your go-to resource for all manner of HR-related questions and concerns. Contact HRConnections for  general inquiries (benefits, leaves of absence, disability, FMLA, recruitment, paycheck issues, direct deposit information, tax withholdings, etc). How to reach HRConnections:

  • Pick up the phone: You may call the Service Center, 1-855-4UMMSHR (1-855-486-6747) during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m)
  • Don’t have time to call? Log in and click AskHR — submit your questions online to receive an email or phone response.

Password Problems
Having trouble logging into HR Connections or the Kronos Timekeeping System?  Call HR Connections at 855-486-6747 for a password reset.
For problems accessing any other business application call the IS&T Help Desk, ext. 4357 (HELP).
New Tax Forms or Direct Deposit Information
It is important that you send these forms to HR Connections.  The information will then be routed to the appropriate person to make the necessary changes.

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For other HR Issues please contact the appropriate HR Business Partner:

  • Melinda Simpkins- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000, ext. 5904
  • Tanya Gross- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000, ext. 5935
  • Kelley Mills- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000 ext. 5007 or 410-778-7655 at Chestertown