Human Resources Professional (Human Resources Professional II), Division of Human Resources

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Professional administers and implements Human Resources programs and initiatives. Responsibilities cover most technical aspects of employment services and related projects. Applies professional level knowledge of human resources. Collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with human resources policy, regulations, and relevant bargaining contracts, and help stakeholders handle requests. Handles multiple work priorities and is accountable for own work results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily operations of the Human Resources office by collaborating with internal and external partners, monitoring office needs, maintaining supplies and inventories, and ensuring continuity of services.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Human Resources by screening and responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in person; provide guidance on HR policies and procedures and route inquiries appropriately.
• Process, track, and distribute HR documentation, mail, and work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administer employee offboarding procedures and support system access requests, including volunteer and third-party approvals.
• Monitor background check and Live Scan requirements to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintenance in PeopleSoft, including name changes, Person of Interest (POI) requests, educational updates, and student employment transactions.
• Support Employment Services website maintenance, special project tracking, survey data analysis, and coordination of calendars and meetings for the Director.
• Serve as the primary onboarding delegate responsible for coordinating and processing onboarding activities for staff, management, faculty, and student employees.
• Ensure completion and compliance of HR onboarding requirements, including CSU Recruit forms, Tracker I-9 verification, and Mandated Reporter acknowledgments.
• Maintain compliance with federal I-9 regulations by tracking, monitoring, and verifying reverifications.
• Guide hiring departments, onboarding delegates, and applicants through onboarding procedures and timelines.
• Monitor, review, and process Campus Request Forms through Adobe Sign.
• Prepare and maintain personnel file documentation in accordance with HR and regulatory standards.
• Schedule onboarding sessions and lead in-person and virtual onboarding meetings to verify form accuracy and provide procedural guidance to new hires.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering Human Resources projects, initiatives, and events.
• Support New Employee Orientation (NEO) by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and presenting HR-related content to new hires.
• Perform other classification-related duties as assigned in support of departmental goals, service excellence, and operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining human resources standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong project planning and organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present information and effectively advise managers, staff, and faculty on human resources policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of university infrastructure, policies, procedures, and administrative operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply university, state, and federal employment-related policies, exercising independent judgment when guidelines are limited.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence and reports.
• Proficiency with office software and technology tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom) and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and securely handle sensitive employment and personnel records.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Initial salary step placement will be Step 1 ($5,274/month) for qualified candidates.

CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $5,274 - $7,684 per month (Step 1 – Step 20)

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

The application deadline is January 27, 2026 at 11:55 pm (PST)

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act