Human Resources Business Partner I (Promotional)

Human Resources Business Partner I

Promotional opportunity for County employees only. The Human Resources Business Partner I is the entry-level role in this dynamic career series. This is a unique, training opportunity ideal for HR professionals ready to grow into strategic HR leadership roles. Through an 18-month training period, you will gain hands-on experience in employee relations and HR consulting within a public sector and unionized workforce setting. Successful incumbents are eligible for automatic promotion to HR Business Partner II upon completion of this training periodpaving the way for continued career growth and impact.

Join us and be part of a collaborative HR team driving organizational excellence across one of California's largest counties!

Excellent benefits are available. To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Summary of Benefits and County MOUs and Salary Schedules. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

San Bernardino County's high-impact Human Resources operating model positions HR as a strategic partner in driving organizational success. At the forefront of this model, HR Business Partners (HRBPs) assigned to the Employee Relations Division serve as trusted advisors, innovators, and change agents to County departments. Operating within a large, complex organization with a union-represented workforce, HRBPs are responsible for aligning departmental business objectives with workforce strategies. They foster strong partnerships across all HR functions, delivering value-added services that advance departmental goals and reflect each department's human capital priorities.

Key responsibilities and areas of training include : supporting departments with employee relations and engagement, strategic workforce planning, policy setting, training and development, succession planning, mentoring / coaching, and coordinate consistent countywide onboarding; conducting regular meetings and maintaining open and effective communications with assigned County departments; consulting with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate; analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies; managing and resolving complex employee relations issues; maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; providing day-to-day performance management guidance; working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention; providing HR policy guidance and interpretation; providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, recruitment and retention strategies, workforce planning and succession planning; and identifying training needs for County Departments and individual executive coaching needs.

Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Background : Candidates...

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, HR investigations / equal employment opportunity, modified duty coordination, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and learning and organizational development. Note : Experience obtained in a government agency or organization with union represented employees is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a motivated HR professional with the following attributes : exceptional communication skills, strong interpersonal & customer service skills, organizational excellence, regulatory & policy acumen, HR functional insight, time management mastery, analytical thinking, tech proficiency, and professional certification.

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. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the deadline of 5 : 00 PM PST, Friday, November 7, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and / or the supplemental questionnaire. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.