Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of HR Operations, the Human Resources Generalist provides a broad range of HR services to staff and management employees. This position performs comprehensive administrative, technical, and analytical duties in supporting a variety of HR programs including, but not limited to: classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, recruitment and promotion, and disability accommodations. The Human Resources Generalist will provide interpretation and guidance to campus administrators, managers, and staff regarding state and federal labor laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreement requirements, and California State University (CSU) systemwide HR policies, procedures and practices; this may include researching and drafting guidelines, policies and procedures in response to laws, CSU Systemwide mandates, or campus needs. The Human Resources Generalist performs work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature including convening staff labor management councils, providing HR support and facilitating campus grievance meetings and written responses, direct involvement in or providing support for collective bargaining, advising on management strategies, participating in or leading investigations, and assisting with navigating grievances.

Department Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Department, located within the division University Personnel, provides leadership, services, and support for 1600+ staff and non-academic management employees.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge in human resources theories, principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, with emphasis on public sector employment.
• Thorough knowledge of or ability to quickly learn CSU classification standards and collective bargaining contracts.
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather, evaluate, interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex regulations, policies, and procedures and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature which requires access to information which directly relates to collective bargaining negotiations or management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year- for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000 - $105,000 Per Year

Classification Range: $56,244 - $134,676 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready