San Jose State is a major, comprehensive public university located in the center of San Jose and in the heart of Silicon Valley. SJSU is the oldest public university in the West. Its distinctive character has been forged by its long history, by its location, and by its vision—a blend of the old and the new, of the traditional and the innovative. Among its most prized traditions is an uncompromising commitment to offer access to higher education to all persons who meet the criteria for admission, yielding a stimulating mix of age groups, cultures and economic backgrounds for teaching, learning and research. With a faculty that is active in scholarship, research, technological innovation, community service and the arts, SJSU takes pride in and is firmly committed to teaching and learning. In collaboration with nearby industries and communities, SJSU faculty and staff members are dedicated to achieving the university's mission as a responsive institution of the state of California: To enrich the lives of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of our society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship. read more

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Joan Torne — Director of HR Administrative Services at SJSU

Joan Torne holds the Director of HR Administrative Services position on SJSU's Human Resources team. As Director of HR Administrative Services, Joan Torne is an important member of SJSU's leadership. Joan Torne is entrusted with maintaining the happiness of employees, whether it be through company outings, benefits, or perks.

SJSU HR Department Impact

SJSU human resources has a direct relationship with cultivating company culture and retention of its employees. SJSU's human resources team has earned SJSU a C+ in office culture and a B- for their retention efforts.

HR Department Responsibilities

SJSU's human resources is generally tasked with hiring, orienting, and creating the work atmosphere. On average, 100% of employees at SJSU look forward to going into work each morning and interacting with their co-workers. The majority of employees at SJSU say the work environment created by their HR team is positive.