Human Resources
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As a South Dakota regental university, South Dakota Mines is subject to the South
Dakota Board of Regents policies and also has a comprehensive set of internal university
policies.
The Human Resources Office advocates for every employee, partnering with you to fulfill
your needs and your potential. Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources,
from FAQs and a Supervisor's Toolkit to benefits and leave, designed to help you navigate
our campus and your career.
Board of Regents Policies
Policies of the South Dakota Board of Regents can be found at their website: www.sdbor.edu
South Dakota Mines Policies
South Dakota Mines Policy Manual is available from the Office of the President webpage.
Employee Handbook can be accessed through the Experience Portal.
Hiring Procedures can be accessed through the Experience Portal.
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Contact HR
The Human Resources office is located in the lower level of the O'Harra Building (Museum
of Geology, OH 110).
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (7:30 am - 4:00 pm in the
summer)
Phone number: 605.394.1203
Director of Human Resources
605.642.6877
Melissa.Hart@bhsu.edu
Human Resources Manager
605.394.1978
Dawn.Weiss@sdsmt.edu
Human Resources Generalist II
605.394.1274
Nancy.Feiler@sdsmt.edu
Human Resources Generalist I
605.394.1203
Amber.Anderson@sdsmt.edu
Human Resources Generalist I
605.394.1214
Tamara.Merkwan@sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Commitment
South Dakota Mines is committed to cultivating a learning environment where faculty,
staff, and students can grow and succeed. We value unique backgrounds, experiences,
perspectives, and talents within our community. It is our goal to promote a culture
of belonging, respect, honor, understanding, and integrity. It is through this collaboration
of differences that we find our strength.
South Dakota Mines is deeply committed to creating a safe environment that welcomes all students, faculty, and staff. As an institution of the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR), we follow all BOR policies.
View the related policies:
Harassment, including Sexual Harassment 1:4:1
Prevention of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking 1.4.2
Violence in the Workplace and Educational Setting 1.4.6
Equal Opportunity, Non-discrimination, Affirmative Action 1:4:4
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The South Dakota Board of Regents has a legal obligation to implement federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment, in the delivery of educational services and in the other activities carried on under its authority. South Dakota Mines prohibits discrimination based on or related to a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic recognized under applicable law. Inquiries concerning non-discrimination shall refer to BOR Policy 1.4.3 – Human Rights Complaint Procedures.
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501 E Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701