Human Resources Project Manager*

Human Resources Project Manager*

Salary

$100,131.20 - $143,457.60 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-16098PM-04

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

DONT MISS THIS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR HR CAREER

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.
• Plan, organize and direct special events
• Develop and distribute request for proposals, evaluation of proposals and selection of sites and vendors; review contracts and assist with negotiations
• 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.
• For more detailed information, refer to the Human Resources Analyst II job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Exempt D 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, which may include a drug test, prior to employment. 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 and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

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.

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 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 Policy.

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

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.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Competitive Evaluation: The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your relevant experience in a competitive evaluation of 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 duty, and the percentage of time performing the function. Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application. Indicate N/A if you do not possess the experience requested.

• I have read and understand the instructions above.

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Education: Indicate your highest level of education.

• A Bachelors Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field..
• Bachelors degree or higher in another field not included above
• Associates degree.
• Some college
• Technical or Certificate Program
• High school or GED
• None of the above

03

Project Management Experience: Describe your experience developing, evaluating, and implementing organizational programs. Provide the name of the employer(s), dates of employment, examples of major projects, issues and/or challenges, resolution, and improvements your efforts accomplished within your program(s). If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.

04

Special Events Experience: Describe your experience planning, organizing and directing special events, which includes developing and distributing request for proposals, evaluating proposals and selection of sites and vendors, and reviewing contracts and assisting with negotiations. If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.

05

Program Planning, Evaluation, And Policy Development: Describe your experience in program evaluation, policy planning and development. Include experience assessing needs, identifying error trends, reviewing business practices, conducting analyses and coordinating/implementing corrective action, changes, new programs, services, policies or procedures. Be specific as to your level of responsibility in these areas. If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.

06

Presentations: Describe your experience making formal presentations and/or explaining complex material to employees, management, boards, commissions, elected officials, employee organizations, and/or public interest groups. If you do not have experience in this area, indicate N/A.

07

Skills/Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select all that apply.

• Provide support to administrative staff
• Assess and monitor budget(s)
• Management of multiple program/class calendars
• Project Management
• Develop and monitor schedules and timelines
• Create and deliver presentations
• Prepare reports and supporting materials
• Represent or act as liaison on behalf of an organization
• None of the above

08

For all skills indicated above, describe your experiences for each and ensure your experience is also reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience in these areas, indicate N/A.

09

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).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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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. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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.

• I understand

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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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs