Human Resources Business Partner I

**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](https://hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/benefits-occupational-unit/#docaccess-31654960679d6b5d70416e369974e452) [County MOUs and Salary Schedules](https://hr.sbcounty.gov/memorandas-of-understanding/#docaccess-713659b973b45e9b6ce4393da5a17db6) The County also offers an alternative [Modified Benefits Option (MBO)](https://hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/benefits-occupational-unit/#docaccess-d902dc59f94a5cca2435feb1ba3db441 "https://hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/modified-benefit-option/") 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 https://hr.sbcounty.gov/. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT*…