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Human Resources Director

Position Number: 7307926
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Human Resources Director

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Priority consideration deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Human Resources Director oversees all aspects of Human Resources for the organization, including recruitment, professional development, performance management, employee relations, benefit administration and legal compliance. The HR Director partners with senior leadership regarding the strategic planning of HR initiatives, ensures compliance, manages risk, and serves as a leader while fostering a positive work environment for the HR department and for all Associated Students staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

Oversees Human Resources Department including all human resources and payroll staff and processes
Serves as a member of Senior Staff
Monitors and implements corporate-wide changes, new programs, practices or initiatives as assigned in collaboration with the Associate Executive Director
Ensures that the organization seeks, attracts, hires and retains highly proficient staff
Oversees the organizational recruitment and onboarding processes for full- and part-time staff
Sees that there is effective, on-going training and professional development of staff at all levels of the organization
Oversees a strong program of evaluation of employee performance
Ensures bi-weekly payroll completion for all A.S. staff
Ensures the corporation complies with all federal, state and payroll tax laws and filing requirements. Ensures that information is maintained accurately to reflect taxable and non-taxable income and expenses
Ensures that there is a good flow of information to and from employees, that they are well informed on matters of importance to them and the organization, and that there is positive employee morale and well being
Oversees employee benefits program ensuring benefit offerings support employee morale and retention. Ensures proper enrollment policies and procedures
Stays current on all state and federal employment law updates, and ensures corporate policies and procedures are compliant
Maintains employee handbooks and required postings in accordance to current state and federal employment laws
Ensures completion of all mandated federal and state reporting
Keeps current on all CSU policies and updates A.S. policies accordingly
Conducts all employee, ARC member and sport club investigations in accordance with A.S. policies and procedures. Collaborates with HR Manager regarding investigative interviews and outcomes. Presents findings to Associate Executive Director, along with suggestions on next steps
Resolves employee disputes and grievances fairly and efficiently
Oversees employee classification and compensation policies and procedures. Ensures equitable compensation levels in accordance with CSU policies
Manages leave of absence policies and processes, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws. Maintains all documentation & communication with employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Master's degree (such as an MBA, MPA, or MS in Human Resources) is preferred. Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred

Experience:

Ten years of progressive HR experience, including management and leadership roles required. Experience in Higher Education strongly preferred
Seven years of supervisory experience required
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in all areas of Human Resources including recruitment and onboarding, labor law compliance, contract negotiation, classification and compensation, benefits administration, insurance claims administration, professional development, employee engagement, labor relations, policies and procedure development and enforcement, workplace investigations, payroll administration, corrective action procedures, employee evaluation processes and leave of absence administration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must have a knowledge in all areas of Human Resources including recruitment and onboarding, labor law compliance, contract negotiation, compensation, benefits administration, insurance claims administration, professional development, employee engagement, labor relations, policies and procedure development and enforcement, workplace investigations, payroll administration, corrective action procedures, employee evaluation processes and leave of absence administration
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and regulations in specific situations
Ability to work in a diverse, frequently changing population of students, faculty, and staff
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
Must have strong conflict-management skills
Must have strong business and financial acumen
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
Works in an independent manner without undue supervision
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

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a regular, full-time position with expected hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must be willing to work some irregular hours.

Compensation: $145,000 - $155,000 Annually

RELATIONSHIPS

Inside the Organization:

Reports to Associate Executive Director
Supervises

Associate Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
Payroll Manager

Provides direction to full-time and part-time HR staff
Works closely and collaborates with Business Services staff
Works closely with Senior Staff and departmental Managers
Works closely with Office Coordinators/Payroll Liaisons
Interacts with student leaders including A.S. Board of Directors and Executive Officers

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, Supervisor, Grade 18

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/4140307