Senior Human Resources Investigator

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.

To review job-specific Exempt level benefits, refer to:

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.   Travel: 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.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field. 

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. 

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Experience: 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. 

The ideal candidate will have substantial professional-level human resources leadership experience overseeing staff who conduct employee relations investigations within a public agency and/or merit system environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to earn trust, foster positive work environments, dive deep and work successfully on a broad spectrum of employee relations issues and business challenges; will be a problem solver with a strong customer service focus and exceptional verbal and written communication skills; will have excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and/or projects; and will be able to work effectively with others, both internally and externally, at various levels in the organization.

Application Procedure:  To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 computer or browser used to submit the application.