Division of Human Resources

Gwendolyn A. de Jongh
Gwendolyn A. de Jongh, who is the district's Chief Labor Relations Officer, also will serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer

Albert Kahn Building, 4th Floor
7430 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 873-7100
Fax: (313) 873-7396


Departments / Offices

Compensation and Benefits

Ellen E. Griffin
Executive Director

Phone: (313) 873-7295
Fax: (313) 873-7424

  • Compensation Strategy and Plan Development
  • Job Analysis, Evaluation, Classification and Documentation
  • Salary investigations
  • Benefits

Employee Relations, Civil Rights and Discipline Administration

Lauri Washington
Executive Director

Phone: (313) 873-7340
Fax: (313) 873-7398

  • Investigation & Resolution of:
  • Work Rule/Policy Infractions
  • Job Performance Claims
  • Teacher Tenure Changes
  • Investigation & Resolution of:
    • EEOC Charges
    • MDCR Charges
    • Sexual Harassment Claims

Employee Services

Barbara Moten
Executive Director

Phone: (313) 873-7280
Fax: (313) 873-7423

  • New Hire Processing
  • Employment Verification
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Records Management
  • Employment Verification
  • Seniority Services
  • HR Information Management & Retention
  • Employment/Placement
  • HRIS/Data Entry

Human Resources Operations (Formerly Placement)

Nathaniel Adams
Executive Director

Phone: (313) 873-7230
Fax: (313) 873-7432

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Labor Relations
  • Management Development
  • Special Projects
  • Organizational Development

Recruitment & Employment

Robynn Diamond
Executive Director

Phone: (313) 873-7101
Fax: (313 873-7397

  • Recruitment
  • New Applicant Processing
  • Job Posting
  • Reference
  • Proctor Test
  • Interviews
  • Sub Clerical Placement
  • Candidate Sourcing & Screening