Human Resources Business Partner II

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

San Bernardino County’s Human Resources Business Partners are assigned to the Employee Relations Division and serve as consultants, advisors, and innovators alongside County leaders. They align business objectives with employees and management in assigned County departments, partnering across HR functions to provide value-added services that support departmental human-capital priorities and business objectives.

The role supports employee relations and engagement, strategic workforce planning, policy setting, training and development, succession planning, mentoring and coaching, and coordinated Countywide onboarding. It provides HR guidance and policy interpretation, advises managers on performance management, and works with department leadership and employees to improve working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention. The HR Business Partner also analyzes trends and metrics, identifies training and executive coaching needs, manages complex employee relations matters and investigations, and maintains knowledge of employment-related legal requirements. The position provides input on departmental restructures, recruitment and retention, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Applicants must pass a background check and job-related physical exam before employment; the exam may include a drug test. Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees who provide transportation must maintain a valid California Class C driver license and automobile liability insurance, and may use a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least 18 months of professional-level HR business partner experience in the public sector, or 24 months in the private sector.
• Experience advising or supporting management across workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and employee rewards practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Experience managing and resolving complex employee or labor relations matters, such as grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Qualifying experience must have been obtained at a government agency or a large private-sector employer with a union-represented workforce of 500 or more regular employees.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees or coursework must include an equivalency evaluation from a reputable credential evaluation service.
• Pass a background check and job-related physical exam before employment; the exam may include a drug test.
• If providing transportation for County travel, maintain a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative practices.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned departments with employee relations and engagement, strategic workforce planning, policy setting, training and development, succession planning, mentoring and coaching, and coordinated Countywide onboarding.
• Conduct regular meetings and maintain open, effective communications with assigned County departments; provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Consult with line management and provide HR guidance, including day-to-day performance management support such as coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Analyze trends and metrics with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Identify training needs for County departments and individual executive coaching needs.
• Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, reduce legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the legal department as needed.
• Maintain business literacy concerning assigned departments’ financial positions, midrange plans, cultures, and services.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, recruitment and retention strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Benefits

• The County offers benefits for the Exempt C level, with details in the Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group.
• An alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) is available and provides a wage differential.
• Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate is available when employees use personal vehicles for required transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level