Human Resources

We’re here to help all College employees with questions, concerns, and comments of any kind. If you want to talk about your benefits, College employment policy, paychecks, or any other aspect of your experience as a Centre employee, stop by our office or give us a call.

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.

Contact HR

Kay Drake

 
Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services Work Centre College Horky House 101 North Maple Avenue Danville KY 40422 Work Phone: 859.238.5467
Biography

Kay is vice president of human resources and administrative services at Centre College, where she has worked since 1997. She has been instrumental in developing an employee handbook, a supervisor policy manual, a salary compensation program for staff, and the employee recognition program at the college.

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EXPERT: Employee health insurance — Sexual harassment policies — Employee benefits — Leaves of absence (Family Medical Leave Act) — Employee wellness — Employee grievances or discipline — Employee recognition awards

Stephanie Franklin

 
Executive Administrative Assistant for Human Resources and Administrative Services Work Centre College Horky House 101 North Maple Avenue Danville KY 40422 Work Phone: 859.238.5464
Biography

Stephanie started working at the college in March 2022. She provides clerical support for the Vice President for Human Resources & Administrative Services, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, and the Human Resources Generalist.

Before coming to Centre Stephanie was a store manager for the Kroger Company with 14 years of service. 

Stephanie is a 2003 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Marketing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meredith Bruner

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Assistant Director of Human Resources and Director of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Centre College Human Resources Work Centre College Horky House 101 North Maple Avenue Danville KY 40422 Work Phone: 859.238.5466
Biography

Meredith joined the Centre Human Resources office as the payroll and benefits coordinator in September of 2007, and became human resources operations manager and director of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium in 2018. Her responsibilities include a variety of duties including: To administer and coordinate all aspects of Centre College payroll (quarterly taxes and reports, W-2s, etc.), coordinate all benefit billings (retirement plan remittances, etc.), handle day-to-day applications of employee benefits (health, vision, dental, life and cancer insurances, long-term disability, retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, FMLA, unemployment, workers compensation, employee benefit time etc.), compile and report HR data for AAUP, IPEDS, OES, CUPA and various other surveys for the College. She regularly assists employees and students with any payroll or benefits related questions, issues or concerns.

Before coming to Centre Meredith was the treasurer and benefits specialist for Grant County Board of Education from 2004 to 2007 and before that benefits specialist and HR generalist for Provident Bank from 2000 to 2004.

Meredith is a 2000 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands with a B.A in Business Administration with an emphasis in management and a minor in psychology.

Email: meredith.bruner@centre.edu

Christy McGuire

 
Training Management Specialist for Centre College Horky House 101 North Maple Avenue Danville KY 40422 Work Phone: 859.238.5465
Biography

Christy joined the Centre Human Resources team in March of 2023. 

Email: christy.mcguire@centre.edu

Susan Yates

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Payroll and Benefits Assistant Centre College Human Resources Work Horky House Work Phone: 859.238.5460
Biography

Susan Yates joined Centre College as Payroll and Benefits Assistant in 2018. She provides support to the Human Resources department in all payroll and benefits matters. Prior to joining Centre, she served at Farmers National Bank providing account services to customers. She worked for many years for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Military Affairs including over 14 years as Payroll Section Supervisor. In that role, Susan oversaw and coordinated the preparation and submission of payroll for 650 state employees.

Email: susan.yates@centre.edu

Resources

Human Resources Links