Human Resources Project Manager (County Promotional)*

Job Description:

Human Resources Project Manager (County Promotional)*

Description

The Job

DON'T MISS THIS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR HR CAREER

Anticipated Salary Increases of 3% effective February 2026**

Bi-annual merit step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Are you a skilled project manager with a passion for driving innovation in human resources? We’re looking for a dedicated Human Resources Project Manager to support HR leadership in transforming our workforce through cutting-edge projects and initiatives. This role will focus on project management, driving process improvements, and overseeing the implementation of various projects and platforms, such as a human capital management system, employee relations database, onboarding technologies etc.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Manage start-to-finish project lifecycles, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic HR projects that align with organizational goals.
• Analyze current HR processes and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with multiple teams, including IT, HR, and external vendors, to ensure project success.
• Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for new programs and initiatives that support efficiency and modernization.
• Develop training materials and resources to support the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Evaluate project outcomes, providing actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*

TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE
MODIFIED
OPTION

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
• Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
• 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 6%
• 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
• 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
• Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
• $1,000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
• Wellness Programs, including health club membership
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan

• 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Premium Subsidy

PLUS FLEXIBLE 9/80 SCHEDULES & RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLANS

Click the links below for additional details:

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance

Traditional Benefits Option

Modified Benefits Option

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, project management, or a closely related field.

-AND-

Experience : Two ( 2) years of full-time equivalent project management experience in which the primary responsibility includes oversight and coordination of projects, defining project scope, and developing and meeting project timelines, and/or experience with primary responsibility for professionally administering human resources programs (e.g., employee benefits, employment, employee/labor relations, classification, EEO, etc.,) in a public sector agency.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate 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.

Selection Process

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.

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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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, 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, 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 Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Exempt Unit-Group D

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,241.60 - $137,904.00 Annually