Human Resources

Announcements

Patelco Credit Union Presents Tax Basics Webinar - 3/27 at 1 pm.: Patelco Credit Union will be hosting a live webinar on Tax Basics on March 27, 2024, at 1 pm. This one-hour virtual webinar, presented by Summer Morris, CPA, will provide employees with information about filing income taxes and saving money.  Employees are able to email specific questions prior to the event so they can be incorporated into the presentation. If you are interested in attending, please use this link to register.
2023 OSHA Form 300A: The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2023 is now available.
Direct Mailing of 2023 W2 Form: The W2 form for the 2023 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.
2023 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.
Notice of Student Assistant Election: Notice of Student Assistant Election has been posted on the Labor Relations Page.
Graduating Student Assistants: Students graduating this fall semester may work up until the day before the Spring term begins 1/17/2024.
Spring 2024 Employee Wellness Program: The current schedule of activities can be found here.
Working Advantage March Highlights: Check out Working Advantage this month. March is Employee Appreciation Month, and we want to celebrate you with an exclusive offer! Download the March Highlights Flyer for more information about an exclusive promo code for extra savings all month long!  
Annual Performance Evaluations: A reminder to all managers that annual performance evaluations, covering your employees’ performance from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, are due in HR by August 1, 2023.
Financial Wellness Topics Presented by Patelco - March: Check out: 2024 Tax Updates (March 13th); and Estate Planning by Trust and Will (March 27th). Missed a recording? View the following past webinars on-demand! - Budgeting Like a Boss; Paying Down Debt; Building Generational WealthUnderstanding Social Security; Estate Planning 101; Federal vs. Private Student Loans; and Savings Strategies.
Empathia Monthly Promotional Content - March: This month's promotional content includes Managing Allergy Symptoms and Help for Anxiety. Upcoming webinars for 2024 can be found here. As a reminder, you may download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials. 
Cal Employee Connect: 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.
CSU Supplemental Retirement Plan 403(b) Program: Review plan features for 2024.
Know Your Retirement Benefits: 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
CalPERS Virtual Resources: Access your myCalPERS account to verify your account balance, learn how to run retirement estimates, and generate a verification of income or member account balance letter.

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