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Human Resources Specialist, Higher Ed

Cornerstone OnDemand
San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

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Human Resources Specialist, Higher Ed 

 

 

Job Description

This position provides proactive partnerships and services to business unit(s) to develop and implement strategic Human Resources initiatives. Additionally, this position interprets and administers a variety of Human Resources policies and practices which includes compensation, benefits and training to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
1. Principles and practices of human resources administration and employee relations.
2. Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
3. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
4. Professional business letter composition and report preparation.
5. Computers, specified programs, and applicable software.
6. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and arithmetical processes.
7. Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using diplomacy, tact and patience.
 

Responsibilities

Provide HR leadership and support as an employee relations resource for employees at 80 offices with direct reports in support of individual business units.
Plan, develop and coordinate HR initiatives in support of strategic business goals.
Provide strategic HR business partner services to the site/business group(s).
Articulate implications of HR programs, communicates programs and implications, adapt programs as necessary to client organization needs within defined program boundaries, and assist management in implementing HR program changes.
Effectively interpret and communicate site/business needs and identify or assist in developing appropriate solutions to meet needs.
Be an employee advocate in a variety of situations, developing and interpreting policies and site practices, resolving people-related issues, and consulting on strategic and employee relations issues.
Actively coach and counsel line supervision in managing change, resolving employee problems and/or employee relations issues.

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Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type: Full Time
  • Location: California
  • Compensation Type: Salary
  • Experience: Entry Level
  • Target Hire Date: 9/17/2019

About Us

Hard to believe that when it started in 1999, Cornerstone OnDemand was nothing more than an idea and a whiteboard. Today, that simple idea has grown into a global technology company that’s changing the way the world works.

 

Being a Cornerstar. We think that’s pretty cool. And we think it’s important, because that same spirit of collaboration and innovation, that same acute awareness that a few passionate people are capable of accomplishing big things and that small ideas can grow exponentially, lives on at Cornerstone today. We’re not a typical tech company (even with our foosball tables, complimentary food and generous stock options), because, well, our employees aren’t your typical techies.

 

We place great value on development and believe every

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