The Job OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
for experienced Employee/Labor Relations professionals seeking to advance their careers in a challenging and fast paced environment.
PRIORITY REVIEW: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 ***We have multiple opportunities in our growing HR Team - Visit our jobs page to apply. A separate application is required for each job posting.*** SALARY AND BENEFITS This position offers excellent benefits and a c ompetitive salary range of
$125,070.40 - $179,129.60 Annually DOQ
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025 & 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
Your Benefits, Your Choice! The County offers two benefits options, including an alternative
Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of
4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
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 8%
- 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
- $1000 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 PLAND Click the links below for additional details: County Exempt Compensation Ordinance
Traditional Benefits Option
Modified Benefits Option
The
Human Resources Department is recruiting for an
Employee Relations Division Chief (ER Chief)* to administer the activities of the Employee Relations Division and lead a team of experienced and dedicated Human Resources professionals who serve as strategic business partners and trusted advisors to County leadership (e.g., department heads, managers, supervisors, etc.) and employees.
Through leadership anchored on integrity and professionalism, the ER Chief fosters an environment of collaboration and team building to support staff in providing responsive and objective counsel to administer all aspects of human resources, developing the workforce and positively impacting the community served.
Key responsibilities include:- Oversees all employee-employer activities for the County and participates in labor negotiations.
- Directs the staff and manages the activities of the Employee Relations Division, including administering the division budget.
- Administers the provisions of Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel Rules, and Employee Relations Ordinance.
- Advises and counsels department managers on trends in employee relations legislation and other labor relations matters.
- Participates in developing County management bargaining goals, objectives, and strategies and may assist in the negotiations process.
- Makes presentations before various decision-making bodies.
San Bernardino County has a diverse workforce of over 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 click
HERE .
*Official Title: Human Resources Division Chief (R80C)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
Minimum RequirementsEducation Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, industrial relations, organizational psychology, public or business administration, or another job relevant field.
Experience Three (3) years of recent (at least one year within the last five years) advanced professional employee and labor relations experience in a large organization with multiple employee representation units. Experience must include handling grievances and disciplinary actions in a unionized environment and advising and counseling management primarily on employee and labor relations issues as well as a variety of other human resources issues. This experience must have included lead or supervisory responsibility for subordinate staff.
Substitution An additional two years of qualifying experience may substitute for the lead/supervisory responsibility.
All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency with or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce (500+ regular employees).
Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Desired QualificationsThe
ideal candidate will be a well-rounded human resources professional with progressively responsible experience that includes supervision of professional human resources staff as well as:
- A demonstrated record of achievement in the management of employee and labor relations
- A collaborative and inclusive, yet decisive, style of management that is conducive to establishing and fostering positive working relationships with all stakeholders
- Extensive knowledge of public sector employee and labor relations
- Experience researching labor relations issues, costing labor relations proposals, administering employee relations ordinances and employment issues
- Successful outcomes in conducting or managing administrative hearings (PERB, Civil Service and Unfair Labor Practices), grievance arbitration, and disciplinary hearings
Selection ProcessApplication 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.
Priority Application Review Date: Applications received by September 3, 2024 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at anytime once sufficient qualified applications are received.
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.
Completing the Online 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.
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.
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.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Exempt Unit-Group CThe 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: Continuous
