Human Resources

Our guiding principles
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  • Lead with positive intent for equitable outcomes to provide clear direction and communication. ​
  • Collaborate optimistically with respect and empathy to develop authentic connections and utilize active listening to enhance unified understanding. ​

Phone: 503-614-1447 
Employment Verification Fax: 503-614-1628       

Chief Human Resources Officer
Joseph J. Hernandez: 503-614-1407

Assistant Director of Human Resources
​Carol Helfer, Ph.D.: 503-614-1658
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Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager
Victor Cato: 503-601-2984

Human Resources Support Specialist
Grace Fasching: 503-614-1425
Human Resources Specialist
Tammie Wing: 503-614-1482
  • Administrative employees
  • ​Licensed employees
  • License renewal/peer Forms
  • ​Public/Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Technical support: 
    • Frontline/Professional Growth
    • IVEE Web Portal
    • Public School Works

Human Resources Specialist​                 
Kathy Fernandez: 503-614-1445
​Service Center Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Quinn: 503-614-1447
Receptionist - Washington Service Center
Maria Tellez Diaz:  503-614-1428

Wellness Coordinator
Bailey Kose:  503-935-9615

Open Enrollment is August 15, 2021 - September 15, 2021 for benefits effective October 1, 2021.

 Employee Assistance Program - EAP (Access Code is:  OEBB)
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Reliant Behavioral Health provides services to employees, their dependents, and household members to help them privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life.

The EAP can help you get back on top of your world. They provide: counseling; childcare services; adult and eldercare services; health coaching; legal and personal mediation; will preparation; financial services; home ownership program; and identity theft services.

Call or go online to learn more 1-866-750-1327, or visit their website at https://www.myrbh.com (Access code for registration is "OEBB").
FMLA/OFLA Leave
For information and paperwork, or if you think you may have an FMLA/OFLA Qualifying Event, please contact
Kathy Fernandez.

FAQ: http://www.mynwresd.org/fmlaofla.html
Complaints
New Employee Forms
Please Note: IRS regulation and the Federal Employers Handbook of 1998, requires that every employee’s payroll name must exactly match their Social Security card to prevent misdirected social security funds. To verify this, HR must see your original Social Security card and make a copy for your file.
  • All forms are completed through Frontline Links sent to employee upon hire
Worker's Compensation Resources
Retirement Information