HR Communications & Employee Engagement Specialist

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Office of Human Resources is seeking a dynamic HR Communications & Engagement Specialist to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we connect with employees and the broader community through innovative communications, strategic marketing, and meaningful engagement initiatives. We’re looking for a professional who is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee experiences, and ensuring that information is delivered in a clear, accessible, and impactful way. This is a 12‑month, full‑time, benefit‑eligible position, located in Brookings, South Dakota, reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

The Office of Human Resources at SDSU is a dynamic and integral part of our institution’s commitment to excellence in higher education. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

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This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.