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ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after February 8, 2024.
- The salary range for this position is $8,667 - $9,737 per month depending upon qualifications and internal equities and is non-negotiable.
- This position works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.
WHO WE ARE
The SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and further the research, education, and community service objectives of San Diego State University, a leading public research university furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university’s strategic aspirations to transform lives.
WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES
The Human Resources Department supports the Foundation’s mission by providing quality customer service and guidance in the areas of recruitment and onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, training, and employee relations. SDSURF HR strives to create a positive employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Through strategic partnerships, the Human Resources department helps attract and retain qualified, diverse, and competent talent who are committed to the success of the Research Foundation.
YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE
As the HR Recruitment Manager, reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources, you are a contributing force to the organization’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and objectives. You will provide vital mentorship, direction, support, and guidance to the Recruitment Team dedicated to recruitment, onboarding, classification, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, and employment law. Your role is key in ensuring that HR meets current and future business needs that allows the organization to grow and flourish. You will manage the talent acquistion process, analyze trends in compensation, oversee investigations, and facilitate problem resolution through effective communication. You will partner with other HR Managers and key stakeholders to develop, propose, and implement process improvements and actively participate in the planning, coordination, and executation of strategic initiatives for HR. You will also develop an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance to achieve business results.
Responsibilities:THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE
As a key player in the success of the HR Department and the Research Foundation, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- HR Management: Act as a mentor to Recruitment Team staff by giving guidance, feedback, and support; motivate and coach direct reports to deliver positive results, focused on customer service to support the needs of the Foundation.
- Represent the Foundation by taking a visible position and develop a network of contacts with colleagues and in the wider HR profession.
- Manage a wide variety of professional/management level assignments in strategic support of the Human Resources Department and the organization.
- Recruitment: Manage the talent acquisition process, partnering with the Associate Director and CHRO to understand and execute the Foundation's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
- Compensation and Classification: Analyze trends in compensation and oversee requests for reclassification of positions.
- Performance Management and Employee Relations: Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations and take appropriate action on complaints of harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and unprofessional conduct.
- Partner with management and providing day-to-day support and guidance by offering an innovative approach to problem resolution.
- Compliance and Policy: recommend new approaches, develop and modify HR processes, policies, and procedures to increase continual improvement.
THE SKILLS WE NEED
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources management or related field or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- Four years of related experience, two of which were in a progressively responsible supervisory or management role.
- Previous experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and employment law.
Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills
- Seven years of HR experience.
- Experience with HR and Talent Acquisition programs, systems, and processes (applicant tracking systems, recruiting, prescreening, and onboarding, etc.).
- Experience working in higher education or non-profit agency.
- Labor Relations experience.
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP certification.
- Experience with Banner Human Resources by Ellucian, or a similarly complex Human Capital Management System (HCMS).
- Experience in higher education, research, or non-profit sectors.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of various software applications, particularly MS Word, Excel and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources and HR technology/HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Knowledge of technical HR expertise in the areas of change management, talent management, compensation, and employee relations.
- Knowledge of federal/state/local employment-related laws and regulation, labor laws applicable to Federal Contractors, and principles of equal employment opportunity.
- Ability to define problems, analyze and synthesize data, draw conclusions and develop solutions.
- Ability to use HR analytics and other relevant data to create reports.
- Ability to lead projects from initiation, planning, execution, and closure and effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, written and verbal, as well as excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with leaders and peers at all levels, while ensuring a collaborative relationship is maintained.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, senior management, project staff, and PI’s.
- Ability to display organization and detail orientation, meet deadlines, and possess good judgment.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance plans
- Employer contributed 403b retirement plan
- Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
- 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday
- Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
- Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events
- Wellness workshops
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- Hybrid telework arrangement in place.
- Applicant must live in a commutable distance from SDSU.
- This position is open until filled.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer
