| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $112,091.20–$160,056 Per Year |
Senior Human Resources Investigator
Salary
$112,091.20 - $160,056.00 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-16102-01
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
08/15/2026
Closing Date
8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
The Job
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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Exempt level benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group Compensation Plan for Exempt Group
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Note: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
Note: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A Bachelors 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.
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.
All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency employer with a union represented workforce (500+ regular employees preferred).
Desired Qualifications
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.
Candidates with advanced degrees, JD, or other specialized training in employee relations and a firm understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws are highly desired.
Selection Process
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.
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 Veterans Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Exempt Unit-Group D
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Instructions: The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them. Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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Education: Indicate your highest level of education:
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Qualifying Experience: Do you have eighteen (18) months of public sector/government agency, professional level human resources experience within an HR department, which includes responsibility for managing and resolving complex employee/labor relations matters such as employee grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions?
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Qualifying Experience: Indicate where your advanced professional Human Resources experience was gained:
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Qualifying Experience: Describe your experience in any of the Human Resources functional areas listed below. Include your specific assignment, duties performed, and level of responsibility. Employee/Labor Relations Equal Employment Opportunity Modified Duty Coordination Other areas not mentioned above If you do not have experience in these areas, indicate N/A.
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Qualifying Lead/Supervisory Experience: Describe your experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity in a human resources setting. Your response should include the following:
Your role and responsibilities Number and titles of subordinate staff supervised or led Types of investigations or cases Responsibility for staff development, coaching, and training Description of environment where experience was gained If you do not have supervisory/management experience, indicate "N/A".
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Investigations: Describe your experience conducting investigations. Be sure to include your experience conducting interviews, reviewing evidence, and making recommendations, as well as the type of investigation. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Disciplinary Action: Describe your experience drafting corrective and/or disciplinary action records, and presenting it to department leadership. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs