Human Resources Office

Welcome to South Puget Sound College's Human Resources

Our Mission
The Human Resources Department is committed to working with the diverse South Puget Sound Community College community in identifying and responding to its changing needs. We will provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and equitable administration of policies and procedures, to foster respect for others, pride in performance, and a positive work environment.

Human Resources Office Staff

Sheila Emery
Chief Human Resources Officer

Lynn Dignan
Human Resource Consultant

Samantha Soto
Manager of Benefits and Compensation

Karen Hensley
Payroll Coordinator

Heather Mellor
Human Resources Office Assistant 3

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. SPSCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. SPSCC is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strongly encourage prospective employees to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status. South Puget Sound Community College is a drug-free workplace.

Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to assisting our employees by offering Employee Assistance Program resources to help employees and their families cope and thrive through the financial and emotional challenges that we all face. The new EAP Resiliency Project uses the internet to provide you and your family with information and resources to find positive outcomes in difficult times. Please visit the EAP Resiliency Project website for more information and a comprehensive list of local community resources.

Employees can contact the EAP at any time for assistance. Using the service is no cost to the employee, and all contact is held confidential and is not reported to the employer.

For additional information or assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 360-596-5500; or contact the Employee Assistance Program directly at 360-753-3260 or toll free at 877-313-4455.