Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Manager, Human Resources/Employee Wellness

Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

Santa Rosa Junior College

Salary: $10,137.00 - $12,322.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 25-01530

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Human Resources

Closing: Continuous

Description

APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE : January 12th, 2026
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First Round of Interviews: Week of January 26th, 2026
• Finalist Interviews: February 27th, 2026
• Desired Start Date: March 16th, 2026

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary Range: $10,137.00 - $12,322.00 per month (25/26 Management Salary Schedule); maximum initial salary placement at mid-range, which is $11,176.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-regular-employees.
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).
• Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director, Human Resources coordinate and manage the operations of the employee wellness program; plan, develop, implement, evaluate and maintain programs and policies necessary to ensure a healthy environment for employees; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Maintain District compliance with a wide variety of applicable employee health related regulatory programs including but not limited to, Cal OSHA Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workers compensation; participate in the development and review of District policies and procedures; ensure that requirements are met related to employee required training changes in the employee work procedures or materials, and refresher training on both a standard frequency or due to unsafe acts or accidents; prepare and maintain accurate records of trainings.
• Manage the District's Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work programs serving as a liaison between the District, the injured employee, Department Employee Supervisors, the District's Workers' Compensation carrier, the medical providers, and legal consultants; monitor and administer claims assisting employees with medical appointments, forms and reports; correspond with and prepare reports for medical providers, the insurance company and the injured employees while the claim is in open status; provide related trainings for faculty and staff; initiate ergonomic recommendations or reasonable accommodations recommended by medical providers; oversee program compliance and reporting requirements with applicable laws and regulations for the District; support development and implementation of associated District policies and procedures to ensure program success.
• Assist the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and District Compliance Officer with duties including administration of the District's Reasonable Accommodation Program to ensure that employees with disabilities are accommodated according to established rules and regulations; assist with investigations and responses to allegations of discrimination regarding employee disability; consult with other to develop solutions to evolving, emerging matters related to equity and access.
• Intake employee requests for accommodation and conduct meetings with employees to confirm medical necessity and review employee reasonable accommodation applications; conduct meetings with employees and department managers; research, evaluate, and advise on appropriate and reasonable accommodation to support an employee's medical need; determine and coordinate implementation of appropriate and cost effective methods for employee accommodation; work with other District department staff and managers, medical providers, insurance and legal advisors to support and implement employee reasonable accommodations including possible changes in existing facilities, job restructuring, modifying work schedules, transfer to alternate positions, acquiring or modifying equipment or devices, and assigning supporting human resources.
• Plan and advocate for additional departmental funding sources needed to support District employee wellness including the acquisition and/or modernization of a variety of District-wide systems such as employee learning management systems and training databases, human resources and other assistive technologies and equipment needs.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
• Review reports of work-related injuries and illnesses; conduct root cause analysis; research solutions, make recommendations and oversee implementation of related programs or procedures; meet with stakeholders and consultants; work with Risk Management and other departments as appropriate to support employee wellness compliance with ADA, Cal OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations; conduct employee ergonomic evaluations.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to the Director, Human Resources regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of District standards, policies, procedures and programs.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of narrative and statistical reports and records related to personnel, worker safety-required equipment and assigned work activities by various District departments and staff; prepare and maintain records associated with assigned functions.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, students and external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and exchange information; communicate with external organizations and regulatory agencies to discuss regulation, policy, procedures, training and other matters related to employee health and safety. Develop and prepare the Workers' Compensation, Reasonable Accommodation, and Ergonomics budgets; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures for purchase of technology, equipment and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings; serve on a variety of assigned committees, as assigned; develop and give presentations related to employee wellness issues.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Worker's compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodation related laws, regulations, industry standards and related management practices.
• Industrial hygiene principles and implementation including use or ability to learn the function of common direct reading instruments.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Applicable District policies and procedures.
• Collective bargaining agreements and management team guidelines and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Lead District Employee Wellness efforts; learn new concepts, techniques, regulations, and obtain certifications as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Prepare and conduct effective training sessions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer including standard office productivity software, as well as assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree in, human resource or related field.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

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