Human Resources

With nearly 3,000 employees spread throughout diverse roles on campus, the corporation supports nearly every aspect of academic life. Corporation employees help ensure that research projects are funded, the campus is fed, students gain vital work experience and the university continues to grow academically.

Our Role at Cal Poly

Cal Poly Corporation Human Resources supports approximately 250 full-time, 400 intermittent and 2,000 part-time student employees who show up every day to serve the campus community and help the corporation support the educational mission of the university. Offering the entire slate of HR services, from talent acquisition and employee training to performance management and employee relations, the Human Resources staff is here to help all corporation employees. The HR staff helps ensure that every employee receives the support needed to enhance their time at work, further their careers with the corporation, and in turn, make Cal Poly the amazing educational experience that it is.

Services Overview

Cal Poly Corporation offers a comprehensive benefit program for its regular, benefited employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. For more details see Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits »

Everything from your paid time off to medical coverage is available to research and fully understand.

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Safety »

HR’s goal is to maintain a safe, hazard-free environment.

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Employee Training & Development »

The corporation offers classes, trainings and an educational fee reimbursement program to ensure all employees succeed and grow.

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Recruitment &Talent Aquisition »

These guidelines will help you throughout the entire hiring and recruiting process.

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Onboarding »

For every new hire, there is an onboarding checklist that needs to be followed and completed. Get your onboarding forms and documents here.

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(805) 756-1121

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[email protected]

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Building 15

1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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Monday–Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Our Staff

The people who can help with everything from onboarding to retirement.

Human Resources Benefits Specialist
CalPERS Retirement, Health Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Safety, Leave of Absence
(805) 756-6434

Jennifer Wharton

Director, Human Resources

(805) 756-1122
Email Jennifer

Jill Connelly

Employee Development Specialist
Training, Employee Development, Special Events, Educational Fee Reimbursement Program, Health & Wellness Program, On Boarding
(805) 756-5580
Email Jill

Jennifer Luedtke

Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment and Employment for Regular Benefited Employees,
CalPolyCorporationJobs User/Applicant Support, HR Information Systems
(805) 756-6446
Email Jennifer

Martha Foster

Senior Human Resources Assistant
Reception, Office Support, Student/Intermittent Employment, HR Information Systems
(805) 756-1122
Email Martha