Human Resources
The HR Department at Sonoma State celebrates the intrinsic value of each individual and the power that’s harnessed when we work together. We recognize our role as cultural architects on campus, and we are committed to supporting, transforming and bridging all of life’s employment transitions from recruitment to retirement and everything in between. Everything matters. We are committed to creating a collaborative work environment that promotes high-performing teams and supports Sonoma State’s mission to prepare students for an exciting future. We are experts in our fields and genuinely care about employees and their success. You can count on us to provide thoughtful, integrated solutions that are crafted with integrity and vision.
Mission
Our mission is to help employ, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse and engaged workforce. We are committed to meeting the needs of the University through the highest level of consultation, responsiveness, and accuracy in our service delivery. We don’t just believe in service excellence – we celebrate it! Our collaborative, results-oriented approach helps to build healthy partnerships, successful outcomes and high-performing teams throughout the Sonoma State campus community.
Services
The Human Resources Office reports under the Vice President for Administration and Finance and provides a variety of services to the campus community, including:
- General Employment
- Benefits
- Class/Compensation Administration
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Payroll
- Student Employment
- Training/Development
Announcements
The 40-hour work week period for student employees begins December 21 and ends January 17, 2026. During this time, Student Assistants may work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, but they may not be scheduled or permitted to work overtime.
What does it really mean to be a CalPERS member? You're part of one of the largest public pension systems in the country and there's more to your membership than just a pension. On Thursday, December 18th at 12 p.m., join CalPERS to explore their programs and learn about the valuable benefits available to you.
Student employment for the academic year (Fall 24-Spring 25) begins 8/19/24 and ends 5/31/25.
The current schedule of activities can be found here.
Explore unbeatable Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday season deals with Working Advantage and discover incredible savings on hotels, flights, electronics, fashion, appliances, and more. Take advantage of limited time offers to score the best prices of the year. Plus, Working Advantage supports your wellness journey with exclusive discounts on top wellness apps and gym memberships to help you start 2026 healthy and happy.
A reminder to all managers that annual performance evaluations to be completed as follows:
Staff review period (July 1 - June 30), due on August 1
MPP review period (July 1 - June 30), due on September 1
This month's promotional content includes Grief, Stress, and the Holiday Blues; and Mindful Gratitude. Upcoming webinars for 2026 can be found here. As a reminder, you may download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials.
The State Controller’s Office (SCO) has produced a tool that will allow employees to view their earnings statements and W-2’s, along with personal information. Learn more on how you can be a part of the program.
Review plan features for 2025.
To understand the various retirement benefits available to State employees please review this comparison worksheet. Additional information about all the retirement plans can be found on our website.