Human Resources Manager

Associated Students, San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

2d•$82,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, this role coordinates the administration of the Human Resources department. Key responsibilities include managing employee engagement, performance management, community success planning, and handling employee relations and investigations. The position requires a proactive approach to policy review, compliance with labor laws, and fostering community success goals.

Requirements

Four year degree in a job-related field from an accredited college or university required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of five years progressively responsible human resources/generalist experience required.
Anti-Harassment Prevention for Supervisors (to be completed within the first 30 days).
Workplace Violence Prevention (to be completed within the first 30 days).
Data Security & Privacy (to be completed within the first 30 days).
Gender Awareness (to be completed within the first 30 days).
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.
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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students.
A credit check is also required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
Experience in Higher Education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

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.