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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

Graduating Student Assistants

Students graduating in Spring 2025 may continue working during the summer up until the start of the Fall semester August 18, 2025.

Upcoming Summer Bridge

The summer bridge period begins June 1, 2025 and ends August 18, 2025. The 40 hour work week begins May 25, 2025.  If a student will be continuing employment into the summer, please submit a Student Employment Form to avoid a break in service. 

 

Direct Mailing of 2024 W2 Form

The W2 form for the 2024 tax year will be mailed by the State Controller's Office (SCO) in late January. Employees that opted-in for the paperless W2 feature in Cal Employee Connect are now able to view and download their tax statement.

2024 1095-B and 1095-C Forms

Want to know more about the 1095-B and 1095-C forms?  Review the FAQs to help answer your questions about these tax documents which are required as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. 1095-C forms are expected to be delivered to employees in March 2025.

Winter Session

The 40 hour work week for student employment begins 12/20 and ends the day before the spring semester begins on 1/16. During this time Student Assistants may work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week but shall not be scheduled, nor permitted, to work overtime.

Student Employment Dates

Student employment for the academic year (Fall 24-Spring 25) begins 8/19/24 and ends 5/31/25.

Fall Student Rehires

Summer employment automatically ends 8/18/24. If a student will be continuing into the fall, please submit a Student Employment Form (available on the Forms page) to avoid a break in service. The 20-hour work week resumes.

Spring 2025 Employee Wellness Program

The current schedule of activities can be found here.

Working Advantage April Highlights

Get ready for summer adventures with exclusive savings on Working Advantage! Enjoy discounts on cruises and theme park tickets to make your seasonal getaways even more affordable. Plus, in honor of Stress Awareness Month, take advantage of wellness deals to recharge and relax. And don’t forget—April is Financial Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to explore offers on tax preparation services before the April 15th deadline

Annual Performance Evaluations

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