Human Resources Business Partner I

The Job

Take the next step in your Human Resources (HR) career in a strategic role with San Bernardino County! Apply today for Human Resources Business Partner I – a premier training opportunity for aspiring HR leaders.

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 period — paving 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. To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits 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:

• 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.

San Bernardino County has a diverse workforce of approximately 23,000 employees who are represented by 12 employee organizations comprised of 26 bargaining units. To learn more about San Bernardino County's Human Resources Department visit our website at

Conditions of employment: Travel: Throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Background: Candidates