What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Human Resources Business Partner position at San Bernardino County?
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
for experienced Employee/Labor Relations professionals seeking to advance their careers in a challenging and fast paced environment.
for experienced Employee/Labor Relations professionals seeking to advance their careers in a challenging and fast paced environment.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Exempt C level benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group
Compensation Plan for Exempt Group
Compensation Plan for Exempt Group
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
The San Bernardino County Human Resources Department is seeking experienced human resources professionals to assist in the administration of the Human Resources Employee Relations Division, provide strategic oversight of all division activities, and supervise teams of subordinate Human Resources Business Partners and related staff.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the division chief with managing and administering all functions and activities of the Employee Relations Division; assists with strategic planning and providing direction regarding division practices and procedures.
- Supervise, hire, train, discipline and evaluate the work of subordinate professional and support staff involved in the delivery of personnel services to County departments regarding human resources compliance, performance management, policy interpretation, training, leave administration, and classification and recruitment matters; implement changes in workflow and procedures, and develop standards for effectiveness.
- Provide direction to subordinate staff regarding the administration of disciplinary actions, appropriate levels of discipline, and strategy and procedures for hearings; oversee the preparation of disciplinary notices; handle the most complex and sensitive cases, including cases that subordinate staff cannot handle due to conflicts; represent management in disciplinary hearings.
- Review grievances and ensure they are resolved timely and consistent with labor contract provisions; provide counsel and training to department management regarding the administration of the Personnel Rules and related policies and procedures, regulations, effective supervisory techniques, trends, and related areas of human resources.
- Conduct research and analysis on a variety of organizational issues and provide appropriate recommendations to departments.
- Assist the division chief with administering the division budget and making recommendations for budget adjustments as needed; assist with policy development and conducting legislative analysis; conduct research and analysis on a variety of organizational issues and provide recommendations; represent the division before committees, hearing officers, and other decision-making or public interest groups; conduct special studies/projects as requested by the division chief, assistant director or director.
- May serve as the chief negotiator for issues that require a meet and confer; supervise and mentor human resources business partners on the bargaining process and meet and confer issues; represent Human Resources before the Civil Service Commission.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement 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.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Education: A Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, industrial relations, organizational psychology, public or business administration, or another job relevant field.
Experience: Thirty (30) months of recent* public sector or 36 months of recent* private sector advanced professional level human resources experience performing employee and/or labor relations activities in a large organization with multiple employee representation units; primary experience must include advising and counseling management on employee and labor relations issues, MOU administration, and handling disciplinary actions in a unionized environment.
*Recent experience = at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years
All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce (500 regular employees).
*Recent experience = at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years
All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce (500 regular employees).
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded human resources professional with primary experience as a business partner advising on employee/labor relations issues and with additional experience in two or more of the following: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, equal employment opportunity, modified duty, and/or learning and organizational development. Lead or supervisory experience and experience handling grievances and participating in collective bargaining negotiations are highly desired.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Additional Information and Resources: If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 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.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: 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.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Salary : $120,245 - $171,912