Human Resources Manager

Suna Solutions; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions in California seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations and support the full employee lifecycle in a higher education setting. You will advise managers, faculty, and staff on employee relations, HR policies, compliance, recruitment, and performance management.

Workday experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong HR operational experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential matters while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field is required.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience supporting the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure efficient, responsive HR services.
• Advise managers, faculty, and staff on employee relations, performance management, policies, and employment matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Manage HR transactions and employee data in Workday including hires, rehires, and terminations.
• Oversee position management, job profiles, and organizational structures within Workday.
• Manage Workday Recruiting and support HR technology enhancements and integrations.
• Coordinate recruitment for staff, faculty, and adjunct positions.
• Coordinate benefits, workers’ compensation, tuition remission, and related programs.
• Develop HR reports, metrics, and workforce analytics for decision-making.
• Develop and deliver training on HR policies and Workday processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Participate in HR projects, audits, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide cross-training and operational support to HR and Payroll.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Communication

Analytical

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations and support the full employee lifecycle in a higher education environment. This role will advise managers, faculty, and staff on employee relations, HR policies, compliance, recruitment, performance management, and HR processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong HR operational experience, excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, and experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure efficient, responsive HR services.
• Advise managers, faculty, and staff on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, policies, and employment matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and separations.
• Manage HR transactions and employee data in Workday, including hires, rehires, job changes, organizational updates, appointments, and terminations.
• Oversee position management, job profiles, compensation grades, and organizational structures within Workday.
• Manage Workday Recruiting and support HR technology enhancements, testing, integrations, and process improvements.
• Coordinate recruitment activities for staff, faculty, and adjunct positions.
• Coordinate benefits, workers’ compensation, tuition remission, and related employee programs.
• Develop HR reports, metrics, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support decision‑making and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on HR policies, Workday processes, compliance, and employment practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, technology, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Participate in HR projects, audits, committees, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide cross‑training and operational support to HR and Payroll functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience supporting the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including day-to-day HR operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team‑lead, or work‑direction experience.
• Higher education HR experience supporting staff, faculty, and adjunct employees.
• Experience with Workday HCM, PeopleSoft, Vector Solutions, or similar systems.
• Experience with HR reporting, analytics, and process improvement.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 [phone], send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.