Senior Human Resources Investigator

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

San Bernardino County Human Resources (HR) is growing and seeks experienced, self-motivated, energetic and innovative HR investigation leaders ready to take up the challenge and help achieve our vision of a high-impact HR Department that provides exemplary customer service while serving County and departmental operations. The Centralized Investigations unit within the HR department is seeking to fill multiple, immediate Senior HR Investigator vacancies. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing a team of investigators who conduct in-depth interviews and investigations, including gathering and evaluating information; perform the most complex and sensitive work which may be high profile in nature; confer with managers on issues and resolve problems for highly sensitive and confidential matters; prepare and present disciplinary cases at formal hearings with county counsel or as second chair; coach and provide guidance to subordinate team members related to identifying training needs and developing training programs for managers and supervisors.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Eighteen (18) months of professional-level human resources experience within an HR department, which must include responsibility for managing and resolving complex employee/labor relations matters such as employee grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Experience is typically equivalent to the San Bernardino County Human Resources Business Partner II or Human Resources Analyst II classifications or higher.
• All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency employer with a union represented workforce (500+ regular employees preferred).
• Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.
• Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate 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.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial professional-level human resources leadership experience overseeing staff who conduct employee relations investigations within a public agency and/or merit system environment.
• Ability to earn trust, foster positive work environments, dive deep and work successfully on a broad spectrum of employee relations issues and business challenges.
• Problem solver with a strong customer service focus and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and/or projects.
• Ability to work effectively with others, both internally and externally, at various levels in the organization.
• Advanced degrees, JD, or other specialized training in employee relations.
• A firm understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of investigators who conduct in-depth interviews and investigations, including gathering and evaluating information
• Performing the most complex and sensitive work which may be high profile in nature
• Conferring with managers on issues and resolving problems for highly sensitive and confidential matters
• Preparing and presenting disciplinary cases at formal hearings with county counsel or as second chair
• Coaching and providing guidance to subordinate team members related to identifying training needs and developing training programs for managers and supervisors

Benefits

• EXCELLENT BENEFITS
• To review job-specific Exempt level benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group Compensation Plan for Exempt Group
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

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