Southwest
Regional Human Resource Director:
Oversees all regional activity, provides advice to top level mangers, and addresses policy issues.
Client Services:
Classification, staffing, placement, processing, pay administration, scholarship program, employee orientation & exit interviews.
Workforce Relations:
Labor management, performance, conduct, benefits, suitability, payroll problems, other employee services, training
Strategic Programs:
Human capital management & succession planning, reporting on HR accomplishments relative to the IHS Director’s performance plan.
Personnel Security:
HHS PIV Cards and suitability adjudication.
Southwest HR Regional Services | Regional Hiring Services | Salary Incentives | Employee Services | Classification
Southwest HR Regional Services
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| VACANT (contact Larrisa Emerson) | 928-882-8015 | Acting Regional HR Director |
| Delores Miller | 602-245-5913 | HR Assistant (Staffing/Placement) |
| DIVISION OF WORKFORCE RELATIONS Supports Employee/Labor Relations |
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| VACANT (contact Larrisa Emerson) | 928-882-8015 | Acting Workforce Relations Director |
| Moira McCarthy | 480-297-6893 | HR Specialist (ER/LR) |
| Mary Kieyoani | 480-343-0748 | HR Specialist (ER/LR) |
| Todd Pingel | 480-321-5214 | HR Specialist (ER/LR) |
| Frank Whitsitt | 480-395-1427 | HR Specialist (ER/LR) |
| Olga Grindstaff | 480-335-5839 | HR Specialist (ER/LR) |
| DIVISION OF PERSONNEL SECURITY Supports Background Check Operations |
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| Lynelle Lopez | 602-299-6014 | Personnel Security Division Director |
| Josh Namingha | 760-587-1580 | Mgt and Program Analyst (Pre-Security) |
| Myronna Gaseoma | 480-974-1262 | Mgt and Program Analyst (Pre-Security) |
| Shilo Danks | 480-972-9197 | Mgt and Program Analyst (Pre-Security) |
| Tasha Bigman | 480-974-1274 | Mgt and Program Analyst (Pre-Security) |
| Danielle Lynch | 480-398-5548 | Personnel Security Specialist |
| Cody Hartt | 760-925-8916 | HR Specialist (PIV) |
| Maurice Mitchell | 480-669-5304 | HR Assistant |
| Satima Dick | 480-347-6067 | HR Assistant |
| Doris Smallwood | 240-298-4212 | |
| Strategic Programs | ||
| Catrina Palmieri | 480-208-7675 | HR Specialist (Information Systems) |
| Mark Little | 602-284-6593 | HR Development/ Performance Management |
Regional Hiring Services
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT | ||
| Travis Yellowhair | 602-538-1102 | Supervisory HR Specialist |
| Raquel Sells | HR Spec (Quality Assurance) | |
| Chelsea Banteah | 602-284-8626 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Debbie Standing | 480-307-0349 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Jenny Vasquez | 602-348-4348 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Joshua Begoody | 623-364-5006 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Marlen Ramos | 480-217-9496 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Megan Silversmith | 480-886-7541 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Yanibah Yazza | 602-245-3574 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Elyssa Begay | 480-975-4259 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Joshua Begay | 480-975-4385 | Human Resources Specialist |
| ONBOARDING | ||
| Tabbetha Wright | 602-768-3489 | Supervisory HR Specialist |
| Alanna Parker | 623-329-4827 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Michael Harris | 480-548-1810 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Orquidea Reyes | 602-284-5250 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Kayla White | 480-376-3218 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Samantha Yazzie | 602-754-4802 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Rosanda Bahe | 480-740-4354 | Human Resources Assistant |
| Crystal Leonard | 480-376-6820 | HR Assistant |
| PROCESSING | ||
| Aaron Arviso | 480-408-6965 | Supervisory HR Specialist |
| Berlinda Massey | 928-338-3558 | Human Resources Specialist |
| Emery Brown | 602-284-2207 | Human Resources Specialist |
| COLORADO RIVER SERVICE UNIT & FORT YUMA SERVICE UNIT | ||
| Tracey Bement | 480-399-7225 | Supervisory HR Specialist |
| Aimee Fisher | 928-842-7463 | HR Assistant (Staffing/Placement) |
| Alicia Amador | 760-587-1783 | HR Assistant (Staffing/Placement) |
| Sharon Burton | 928-842-7460 | HR Assistant (Staffing/Placement) |
| Tedri Lafoon | 928-842-7384 | HR Assistant (Staffing/Placement) |
| Leeja Bitsoi | 480-255-0018 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Lynette Uchima | 760-587-0553 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
| Valerie Su'eSu'e Liufau | 442-230-4788 | HR Specialist (Staffing/Placement) |
Salary Incentives
| Name | Title | Phone | Location Serviced |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPENSATION (Salary Incentives) |
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| Damiana Mitchell | Supervisory HR Specialist (Compensation) | 602-321-2392 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Daniel Hooper | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 602-245-6833 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Delmer Francisco | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 602-245-1048 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Dorian Padilla | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 760-587-1257 | Colorado River/Hopi Health Care |
| Francine Mahle | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 602-245-8608 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Rebecca Antone | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 520-246-9910 | Tucson Area |
| Sylvia Thompson | HR Specialist (Compensation) | 480-363-4912 | Whiteriver Service Unit |
Employee Services
| Name | Title | Phone | Location Serviced |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, RETIREMENT, & WORKER'S COMPENSATION |
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| Arveda Yazzie | HR Specialist (Benefits) | 602-315-6604 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Donita Lomatska | HR Specialist (Benefits) | 480-213-0778 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| Rebecca Antone | HR Specialist (Benefits) | 520-246-9910 | Tucson Area |
| Sylvia Thompson | HR Specialist (Benefits) | 480-363-4912 | Whiteriver Service Unit |
| Terilyn Gary | HR Specialist (Benefits) | 928-842-7373 | Ft. Yuma/Colorado River |
| Bianca Salinas | HR Assistant (Benefits) | 760-572-4712 | Ft. Yuma/Colorado River |
| Craig Spencer | HR Assistant (Benefits) | 602-245-6892 | Phoenix and Tucson Areas |
| ITAS TIMEKEEPING & LEAVE ADMINISTRATION |
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| Tanya Brown | ITAS Coordinator | 602-245-3902 | Phoenix Area |
| Marcos Lopez | ITAS Coordinator | 760-587-1563 | Ft. Yuma/Colorado River |
| Vangie Peterson | ITAS Coordinator | 480-658-6223 | Phoenix and Tucson Area |
| Velda Todachine | Payroll Liaison | 480-370-8367 | Whiteriver Service Unit |
Classification
| Name | Title | Phone | Location Serviced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Service Center for CLASSIFICATION |
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| Marlon White | Supervisory HR Specialist (Classification) | 928-622-9406 | Nationwide |
| Phidell Bordeaux | HR Specialist (Classification) | 480-363-4579 | Nationwide |
| Lloyd Honyumptewa | HR Specialist (Classification) | 480-371-0874 | Nationwide |
| Delbert Haskell | HR Specialist (Classification) | 605-377-7905 | Nationwide |
| Vonna Goodluck | HR Specialist (Classification) | 406-794-5316 | Nationwide |
| Bilivian James | HR Specialist (Classification) | 480-514-1864 | Nationwide |
| Jessica Martel | HR Specialist (Classification) | 605-252-2249 | Nationwide |
| Matthew Palmer | HR Specialist (Classification) | 480-233-9335 | Nationwide |
