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Human Resources

Questions? Contact Us.

YVC Human Resources
yvcchr@yvcc.edu
509-574-4670

Mailing Address
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98902 P.O. Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907-2520

Human Resource Services Department

The YVC Human Resource Services Department provides quality employment and professional development services to support a diverse learning centered institution in compliance with established Affirmative Action policies. 

The Human Resources Department at Â鶹ĘÓƵ  is committed to cultivating a workplace where all employees belong, connect, and grow.  We support the college’s mission by delivering inclusive, equitable, and innovative services in payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development – empowering our diverse community to thrive.

Our purpose is to foster a supportive and engaging environment that values every employee’s contribution.  Through meaningful connections and holistic support, we aim to enhance employee well-being, promote continuous learning, and strengthen the college’s ability to serve students and communities with excellence.

Benefits & Accommodations Employee Recognition Pay & Position Management
Classification/ Compensation HR Data & Reporting Talent Acquisition Services
Employee/Labor Relations Medical/Disability Leave Training & Development

 

For general HR inquiries—including questions about benefits, recruiting, or labor relations—or if you're unsure who to contact, please call the Human Resources main line at 509-574-4670 or email us at yvcchr@yvcc.edu.

Name Job Title Email Phone Office Location
Alma Ramirez Chief Human Resources Officer aramirez@yvcc.edu 509.574.4671 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 123
Angie Foster Director of Human Resources afoster@yvcc.edu 509.574.4687 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 122
Carmen Cruz Human Resource Consultant 1 ccruz@yvcc.edu 509.574.4779 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 118
Eden Soto Human Resource Generalist / Benefits esoto@yvcc.edu 509.574.4972 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 120
Emily Garcia Human Resource Consultant 1 emilygarcia@yvcc.edu 509-494-7980 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 118
Janet Engle Management Analyst 3 jengle@yvcc.edu 509.574.4988 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 205A
Karina Casarez Human Resource Generalist kcasarez@yvcc.edu 509.834.4533 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 121
Keila Rivera Human resource Consultant 1 krivera@yvcc.edu 509-494-7978 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 118
McKayla Avalos Management Analyst 3 mavalos@yvcc.edu 509.574.4860 Prior Hall  (Building 1), Room 205A

Employees with questions about onboarding or professional training and development should email employeejourney@yvcc.edu.

Employees with questions about compensation, timesheets, or contracts  should contact payroll@yvcc.edu.

If you need assistance or have questions about recruitment, feel free to email our team at YVCrecruiting@yvcc.edu.

 

Location: Prior Hall (Building 1, Room 118)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parking is available in visitors lot “C” located off of South 16th Avenue and a visitors parking permit may be obtained inside Human Resources.

Campus Map

Employees and supervisors can visit Human Resource Portal (login required) for additional resources and materials.

YVC clock tower pictured from above.

Questions? Contact Us.

YVC Human Resources
yvcchr@yvcc.edu
509-574-4670

Mailing Address
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98902 P.O. Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907-2520