Human Resources Manager - Classification/Compensation Job at San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County San Bernardino, CA

The Job

OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS
The County offers a generous benefit package which includes a competitive salary up to
$150,467 annually commensurate with experience.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2024/25*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16**

San Bernardino County Human Resources (HR) is growing and seeks experienced, energetic and innovative HR leaders ready to take up the challenge and help achieve our vision of a high-impact HR Department that empowers its staff to function as creative change agents in serving County and departmental operations.

HR is currently recruiting to fill an immediate Human Resources Manager vacancy to oversee the County's Classification and Compensation Team. This team is responsible for maintaining the County's job classification and compensation system; creating and allocating new classifications and positions; and determining and establishing equitable and competitive pay for classifications. In addition, the team provides support to the County's labor negotiations efforts.

The incumbent will supervise staff engaged in the maintenance of the County's position classification system, including negotiations with labor representation.
This excellent opportunity for career growth, also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step (advanced step placement upon hire is subject to qualifications), and the benefits listed below:

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the
MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide .

Our generous alternative Modified Benefits Option provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
MBO Salary Range: $112,182 - $156,485 Annually

Click the links below for additional details:
Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance
Summary of Traditional Benefits
Summary of Modified Benefits Option

  • Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for prior fiscal year
**Step 15 added effective 01/14/23, step 16 will be added effective 07/15/23
Human Resources Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a section or program of the HR Department. They provide support to a HR Deputy Director or the Director in the development, implementation and delivery of HR programs and services to County departments, management and employees.

Essential duties of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Manage programs and/or a support section to meet either countywide or internal departmental organizational needs.
  • Direct assigned staff; evaluate work; hire; approve salary advances and recommend disciplinary actions as required.

  • Oversee major departmental projects; provide interface with other departments to meet programmatic needs; evaluate departmental or County organizational needs and recommend new projects, procedures, or policies.

  • Make presentations to committees, hearing officers, department directors and managers, or elected officials as necessary.

  • Develop and manage a section or departmental budget; approve and justify expenditures; recommend budget changes; coordinate with other departments as required.

  • Analyze programs or proposals; develop strategies for meeting organizational needs; determine impact of proposals and assure proper implementation when adopted.

  • Negotiate and prepare contracts designed to provide specific services; act as contract manager and monitor service delivery.

  • Work with representatives of employee organizations; meet with County managers to resolve problems within area of responsibility; advise on policy or procedural matters.


The County of San Bernardino has a diverse workforce of approximately 22,000 employees who are represented by eleven employee organizations comprised of 26 bargaining units. To learn more about San Bernardino County's Human Resources Department and services click HERE .

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, industrial relations, organizational psychology, public or business administration, or another job relevant field.

Experience: Two (2) years of advanced professional human resources experience (equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst II or higher in San Bernardino County) administering or managing human resources programs (e.g., employee benefits and wellness, employment, employee/labor relations, classification, EEO, etc.) in a public sector/merit systems agency. Qualifying experience must have included full scope supervisory responsibility for professional level staff in a public sector human resources setting.


Substitution: An additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required supervisory experience.

Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience in a human resources environment that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive HR experience that is commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the current vacancy in the Classification and Compensation Section.

The ideal candidate will also excel in the following:

  • Administer program goals and objectives; implement initiatives and recommendations in support of department and County vision and goals.
  • Develop short- and long-range goals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stake holders; foster collaborative group processes and efficiently use resources to achieve goals.
  • Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands in order to adhere to timelines and meet deadlines.
  • Broad knowledge of human resources practices and principles with particular emphasis in the areas of the current vacancies.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with with the ability to capture, inform and engage all stakeholders using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email only.
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.

EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.




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