Human Resources

Welcome to the Mines community! Our talented, dedicated employees undertake every challenge with integrity and imagination. Because they're committed to our success, we're committed to theirs.

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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is a rewarding place to work, offering excellent benefits, professional support, and a strong sense of community. Explore career opportunities, employee resources, and university policies—all in one place.

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As a South Dakota regental university, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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:   

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Policies

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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.

 

 

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

Melissa Hart

Director of Human Resources
605.642.6877  
Melissa.Hart@bhsu.edu
Dawn Weiss

Human Resources Manager
605.394.1978
Dawn.Weiss@sdsmt.edu
Nancy Feiler

Human Resources Generalist II
605.394.1274
Nancy.Feiler@sdsmt.edu
Amber Anderson 

Human Resources Generalist I 
605.394.1203
Amber.Anderson@sdsmt.edu
Tammy Merkwan 

Human Resources Generalist I
605.394.1214
Tamara.Merkwan@sdsmt.edu

 

 


Hardrocker Commitment


ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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.

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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 .

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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.  ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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 .

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Director of Human Resources
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï
501 E Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD  57701