Human Resources Manager
- Employer
- San Diego State University
- Location
- San Diego
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Human Resources Manager
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Priority consideration deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Compensation: $82,000- $95,000 Annually
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, coordinates the administration of the Human Resources department to include the Associated Students (A.S.) employee engagement, performance management, community success planning and employee relations/employee investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions
- Conducts employee and recreation club member investigations in accordance with A.S. policies and procedures. Collaborates with HR Director regarding investigative interviews and outcomes and may present findings to Associate Executive Director, along with suggestions on next steps
- Resolves employee disputes and grievances fairly and efficiently
- Coordinates engagement events and activities to improve and enhance employee experience including serving as the Chair of the employee engagement committee and contributing to the employee newsletter
- Conducts employee assessments and surveys (Student Employee Survey and Full-time Climate Surveys in accordance with SDSU Campus) and will review with leadership survey results, identifying areas of opportunity or improvement.
- Ensuring, through our performance management cycle that leadership is kept aware of the timelines and deadlines, will review evaluations to ensure consistency with A.S. standards and is responsible for tracking and receipt of all performance evaluations.
- Coordinates all community success planning including participating in A.S. committee meetings, attends campus equity council meetings, coordinates all community success plan training for all employees on a semi-annual, annual, and as needed basis in coordination with the A.S. community success plans and ensures goals are met
- Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster A.S. Community Success goals and initiatives
- Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing to ensure that they consistently support the A.S. Community Success plan
- Ensures all job descriptions are compliant with current labor laws and safety guidelines, and are consistent with inclusive language in accordance with the organization's Community Success plan
- Supports in the annual review of the A.S. Community Success plan and the A.S. student leader assessment survey
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum & Preferred Requirements
Education:
- Four year degree in a job-related field from an accredited college or university required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of five years progressively responsible human resources/generalist experience required
- Experience in Higher Education environment preferred
Trainings (to be completed within the first 30 days):
- Anti-Harassment Prevention for Supervisors
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Data Security & Privacy
- Gender Awareness
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Must professionally represent the Associated Students and San Diego State University at all times
- Must be able to successfully fulfill the Essential Duties of this job description and meet performance expectations
- Highly organized, confidential and reliable individual with keen written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, frequently changing population of students, faculty and staff
- Capable of maintaining positive working relationships with staff, University, customers and vendors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and guests
- Must have strong communication skills (verbally and written) to communicate at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
- Ability to operate a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (i.e. slides, sheets, docs) with the ability to learn and utilize new software programs
- Ability to gather and organize data, draw logical conclusions and discern implications
- Well organized, ability to effectively multi-task, ability to prioritize work, problem solve, make decisions and meet scheduled deadlines under pressure
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to exercise tact and exhibit sound professional judgment
- Works in an independent manner without undue supervision
- Ability to present a consistent, positive approach to students and all internal and external contacts by being courteous, respectful, helpful, and cooperative at all times
- Proven necessary supervisory skills including, but are not limited to: hiring, inspecting, analyzing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, receiving, controlling, training, instructing, documenting, recommending and reporting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the individual to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. This person will also spend time filing and have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time, including banker boxes and files.
Physical requirements include talking, listening, sitting, standing, walking, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, use of office equipment including but not limited to computers, scanners, printers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, corrected vision, and hearing to standard range.
RELATIONSHIPS
Inside the Organization:
- Reports to HR Director
- Works closely and collaborates with Business Services staff
- Works closely with departmental Managers
- Works closely with Office Coordinators/Payroll Liaisons
- Works closely with Aztec Recreation staff
Outside the Organization:
- SDSU Business & Financial Affairs
- SDSU Student Affairs & Campus Diversity
- University Police Department
- Auxiliary Organization Association
- Professional organizations
- Contract vendors
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried, Grade 14
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position. A credit check is also required for this position.
To apply, visit https://asjobssdsu.applicantpro.com/jobs/4242936
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Organization
Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.
SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.
Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.
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Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.
Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.
Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.
Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.
- Telephone
- 619-594-5200
- Location
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5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
United States
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