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Human Resources Manager

Position Number: 9896482
Location: San Diego, United States
Position Type: Human Resources

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.

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