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Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources

South Dakota State University Human Resources provides comprehensive and collaborative leadership and services to proactively support the needs of our stakeholders through professional, timely and customer-oriented processes.

Visit the Employee Portal (InsideState) Visit the Employer Portal (Experience)
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Employment

Shape a brighter future for students, drive advancements in research and provide community outreach. SDSU has an unwavering commitment to education through embracing innovation continuous improvement and collaboration.
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Benefits

Explore the university's nationally-competitive benefits, including 11 paid holidays and generous vacation and sick leave, as well as medical and dental coverage, retirement and more.
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Perks and Amenities

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to engage with the campus and community through a host of offerings, including discounts on athletic and performing arts events, admissions to campus museums and gardens, a discount code for the university bookstore and more.
Human Resources Policies

South Dakota State University is governed by state and federal law, administrative regulations and policies of the South Dakota Board of Regents and the state of South Dakota.

For human resources-related information specific to current employees, go to the forms InsideState page.

View Policy and Procedure Manual
View Drug-Free Environment Policy
View Human Rights Complaints Policy
View Equal Access and Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy
View Sexual Harassment Policy
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Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act
At South Dakota State University, we are committed to creating a welcoming workplace.
ADA Resources
Our Culture
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The Jackrabbit Way

What does it mean to be a Jackrabbit? Living the mission of SDSU means representing the university in any role.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Across campus, volunteers make an impact at the university. Use your strengths to enrich lives, build connections and drive positive change.
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About Us
Our People

Meet the staff of Human Resources.

Meet Our People
Upcoming Events
Apr
09
SDSU Benefits Fair
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Miller Wellness Center
SAVE THE DATE: April 9, 2026, SDSU Annual Employee Benefits Fair, Location-Miller Wellness & Fitness Center from 9am to 3pm. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and see what is…
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Human Resources News
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Human Resources
Physical Address
1015 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Morrill Hall 100, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
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Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.