County of San Bernardino, CA
Human Resources Business Partner I
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA, United States
Salary: $83,616.00 - $111,259.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-16115-01
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County's high-impact operating model for HR services empowers the HR team to function as change agents for County and departmental operations. The HR Business Partners (HRBP) are assigned to the Employee Relations Division and play a key role as consultants, advisors and innovators alongside County leaders. They are responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated county departments. They foster partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service to managers and employees that reflects the department's human capital priorities and business objectives.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary range up to $111,259.20 annually* depending on qualifications
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025 & 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
Our retirement plan has reciprocity with CalPERS and '37 Act Plans.
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
Click the links below for additional details:
*Salary Increases are contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.
The HR Business Partners I is the entry level into the series, offering a unique training opportunity to HR professionals seeking to advance their careers in the field of employee relations within a union environment. Upon completion of an up to 18 month training period, successful incumbents are eligible for automatic promotion to HR Business Partner II.
Key responsibilities and areas of training include:
***We have multiple opportunities in our growing HR Team. Please visit our to review and apply. A separate application is required for each job posting.***
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Communications/Marketing or a closely related field.
Experience: Two years (2) of professional Human Resources experience comparable to a Human Resources Analyst or higher, with primary responsibility for one or more of the following:
Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Key attributes of the ideal candidate:
Application Procedure: To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
Priority Application Review: Applications received by August 16, 2024 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at anytime once sufficient qualified applications are received.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them.Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate your highest level of education:
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Employee/Labor Relations: Describe experience conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings, handling formal grievances, or participating in labor contract negotiations in an organization with union represented employees. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
04
Modified Duty: Describe your experience implementing Modified Duty assignments for occupational and non-occupational employee injuries/illnesses; conducting Interactive Accommodation Process (IAP) meetings in order to facilitate appropriate permanent accommodations; and assisting supervisors and managers in modifying jobs for employees with temporary or permanent restricted duty.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
05
Recruitment, selection, and examination: Describe experience conducting job analysis; developing merit based recruitment and selection plans, and developing and administering examinations. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
06
Classification/Compensation: Describe your experience conducting salary surveys, classification studies or organizational studies; developing new classifications and writing class specifications; analyzing salary information and recommending salary ranges; and/or recommending organizational realignment. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.) and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
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Benefits Administration: Describe your experience administering comprehensive employee benefit programs and plans, researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislature and regulations, evaluating employee benefits contracts and RFPs, and writing employee benefit related policies and procedures. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
08
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Describe experience investigating complaints of employment discrimination/harassment; researching relevant legislation; developing Equal Opportunity plans or programs; and working with departments to implement EEO programs. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
09
Learning and Organizational Development: Describe experience, as part of a HR department/unit, developing, coordinating and delivering comprehensive training programs, that are legally mandated and/or staff development related, for employees organization-wide.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
10
Union experience: For each organization with union represented employees where you performed HR functions, indicate:Employer name Your position title Name of employee organizations Number of represented employees and bargaining units
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
11
Writing Sample: Please provide a work sample of your writing. Acceptable samples include redacted copies of investigative reports, briefs, memos or legislative analysis/recommendation.Please submit your writing sample by uploading it as an attachment to this application.
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Applicant acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-16115-01
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County's high-impact operating model for HR services empowers the HR team to function as change agents for County and departmental operations. The HR Business Partners (HRBP) are assigned to the Employee Relations Division and play a key role as consultants, advisors and innovators alongside County leaders. They are responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated county departments. They foster partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service to managers and employees that reflects the department's human capital priorities and business objectives.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary range up to $111,259.20 annually* depending on qualifications
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025 & 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
Our retirement plan has reciprocity with CalPERS and '37 Act Plans.
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
Click the links below for additional details:
*Salary Increases are contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.
The HR Business Partners I is the entry level into the series, offering a unique training opportunity to HR professionals seeking to advance their careers in the field of employee relations within a union environment. Upon completion of an up to 18 month training period, successful incumbents are eligible for automatic promotion to HR Business Partner II.
Key responsibilities and areas of training include:
- Support departments with employee relations and engagement, strategic workforce planning, policy setting, training and development, succession planning, mentoring/coaching, and coordinate consistent countywide onboarding.
- Conducts regular meetings and maintain open and effective communications with assigned County departments.
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
- Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, recruitment and retention strategies, workforce planning and succession planning.
- Identifies training needs for County Departments and individual executive coaching needs.
***We have multiple opportunities in our growing HR Team. Please visit our to review and apply. A separate application is required for each job posting.***
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Communications/Marketing or a closely related field.
Experience: Two years (2) of professional Human Resources experience comparable to a Human Resources Analyst or higher, with primary responsibility for one or more of the following:
- Employee/Labor relations, including advising and representing management on employee/labor relations matters, such as employee grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, negotiations, etc.
- Modified duty coordination, including conducting Interactive Accommodation Process (IAP) meetings; implementing assignments; modifying jobs to accommodate occupational and non-occupational employee injuries/illnesses
- Benefits administration, including analysis/management of medical, dental, vision, and other benefit plans and health and wellness programs; leaves management; vendor liaison and contract administration; and researching, interpreting and applying Federal and State laws pertaining to employee benefits
- Recruitment and selection, including performing job analysis; working with managers to develop job announcements and minimum requirements; developing comprehensive recruitment strategies; screening and evaluating candidates; developing assessment tools
- Classification and compensation as part of a structured classification plan, including conducting classification, compensation or organizational studies and salary surveys; analyzing salary information and recommending salary ranges; recommending organizational realignment and/or developing new classifications
- HR Investigations/Equal Employment Opportunity, including investigation of misconduct, performance, employment discrimination/harassment complaints; developing and presenting/training in the area of EEO.
- Learning and Organizational Development as part of Human Resources and with responsibility for the development, coordination and delivery of comprehensive, mandated and staff development related training programs to employees organization-wide.
Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Key attributes of the ideal candidate:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Possess SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.
Application Procedure: To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
Priority Application Review: Applications received by August 16, 2024 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at anytime once sufficient qualified applications are received.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
- Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them.Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
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Indicate your highest level of education:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration, behavioral or social science, human resources management, organizational psychology, communications/marketing
- Bachelor's degree or higher in another field not included above
- Associate's Degree
- Some college
- Technical or Certificate Program
- High School or GED
- None of the above
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Employee/Labor Relations: Describe experience conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings, handling formal grievances, or participating in labor contract negotiations in an organization with union represented employees. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
04
Modified Duty: Describe your experience implementing Modified Duty assignments for occupational and non-occupational employee injuries/illnesses; conducting Interactive Accommodation Process (IAP) meetings in order to facilitate appropriate permanent accommodations; and assisting supervisors and managers in modifying jobs for employees with temporary or permanent restricted duty.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
05
Recruitment, selection, and examination: Describe experience conducting job analysis; developing merit based recruitment and selection plans, and developing and administering examinations. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
06
Classification/Compensation: Describe your experience conducting salary surveys, classification studies or organizational studies; developing new classifications and writing class specifications; analyzing salary information and recommending salary ranges; and/or recommending organizational realignment. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.) and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
07
Benefits Administration: Describe your experience administering comprehensive employee benefit programs and plans, researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislature and regulations, evaluating employee benefits contracts and RFPs, and writing employee benefit related policies and procedures. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
08
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Describe experience investigating complaints of employment discrimination/harassment; researching relevant legislation; developing Equal Opportunity plans or programs; and working with departments to implement EEO programs. State your level of responsibility ("primary responsibility", "assisted", "participated", etc.), and the specific duties performed. Include employer, dates of employment and percentage of time performing these functions.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
09
Learning and Organizational Development: Describe experience, as part of a HR department/unit, developing, coordinating and delivering comprehensive training programs, that are legally mandated and/or staff development related, for employees organization-wide.
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
10
Union experience: For each organization with union represented employees where you performed HR functions, indicate:
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.
11
Writing Sample: Please provide a work sample of your writing. Acceptable samples include redacted copies of investigative reports, briefs, memos or legislative analysis/recommendation.Please submit your writing sample by uploading it as an attachment to this application.
- I have uploaded my writing sample.
- I do not have a writing sample to upload.
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Applicant acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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