Human Resources

About Us

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources at Hofstra University. Current employees of Hofstra can find the information they need regarding services provided by Human Resources and download necessary forms. Prospective employees can learn more about the University, the area surrounding Hofstra, and the benefits of working at the University.

The Office of Human Resources provides a full range of services to the campus community. These services include:

  • Benefits Design and Administration
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Staffing and Recruitment
  • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Learning and Development

If you have any questions upon navigating the site or would simply like to share your feedback, please contact us at humanresources@hofstra.edu. Inquires regarding benefits can be directed to our Benefits Team at benefits@hofstra.edu.

Our Mission

The Office of Human Resources is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a highly diverse and talented workforce. We strive to foster a collaborative working environment where people feel valued by being a trusted resource and partner in support of Hofstra’s mission.

Meet the Staff

Denise Cunningham

Cunningham, Denise
Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
516-463-6473

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Victoria Banks

Banks, Victoria
Assistant Manager, Human Resources
516-463-6864

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Kathy Blydenburgh

Blydenburgh, Kathy
Human Resources Project Manager
516-463-6960

Client Services

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Farah Jamal

Jamal, Farah
HR Client Services Administrator

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Zina James

James, Zina
Human Resources Operations Manager
516-463-6861

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Sabino Ciorciari

Ciorciari, Sabino
Senior HR Client Services Administrator
516-463-6876

Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations

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Jennifer Lee

Lee, Jennifer
Assistant Director, Employee & Labor Relations
516-463-5102

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Elaine Mendez

Mendez, Elaine
Talent Acquisition Specialist
516-463-8207

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Masouda Tokhie

Tokhie, Masouda
Talent Acquisition Administrator
516-463-6784

Benefits Contacts

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Denise Radicone

Radicone, Denise
Senior Director, Benefits Administration
516-463-4376

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Jeanna-Michelle Shelley

Shelley, Jeanna-Michelle
Benefits Manager
516-463-6956

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Maureen Gaughran

Gaughran, Maureen
Benefits Administrator
516-463-6860

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Torres, Samantha
Senior Benefits Specialist
516-463-5366

HRIS

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Carrie Healy

Healy, Carrie
Senior Director, HR Systems & Operations
516-463-6598

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Marie Cappiello

Cappiello, Marie
HRIS Manager
516-463-6159

Office of Student Employment

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Amanda Nastasi

Nastasi, Amanda
Manager, Office of Student Employment
516-463-6785