WELCOME:

Human Resources Officer
Hired for
Facilities & Operations

Eric J. Williams has been hired as the new human resources officer for the University of Michigan's facilities and operations, announced Henry Baier, associate vice president for facilities and operations.

Williams, who began work February 21, will be responsible for providing innovative human resource services to the 1,500 employees in U-M's Plant Operations, Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Department of Public Safety, and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. He will design and facilitate initiatives for organizational change and development; manage and coordinate training activities; develop and coordinate human resource programs, activities and strategies; and partner with central human resources to develop recruitment and retention strategies.

"We are pleased Eric has chosen to join our team to help strengthen our human resources efforts, especially as we strive to deliver enhanced levels of customer service in a cost efficient manner to the faculty, staff, and students at the U-M," Baier said. "Eric has a strong background in organizational development, both in corporate and academic settings, which will benefit our organization."

"This is an exciting time to be a part of facilities and operations," Williams said, "especially as we continue to experience organizational change. I'm especially looking forward to serving the needs of as many of our 1,500 employees as I can, and to find ways to expand the Plant Academy to meet our growing needs."

Most recently, Williams has been the vice president of operations for Khason Management Services in Tampa, Fla., an assisted living organization with locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. He has been responsible for the daily operations of the facilities as well as establishing personnel policies and procedures.

Eric's office is currently in the Utilities and Maintenance Services administration area.

- Diane Brown, Facilities & Operations