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Salary Range: $83,563.48 – $106,756.26 Annually

The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner supports managers and supervisors with aligning the court division’s business and operational goals with human resources practices in support of the court’s human resource management programs in multiple functional areas. This includes recruitment and selection, classification and job evaluation, employee relations, performance appraisal, organizational training and development; and performs related duties as assigned. This position provides professional advice and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees in addition to providing technical expertise in multiple functional areas of human resources. Incumbents work with a significant degree of independence and interact with all levels of management and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Provide internal consulting services on human resources policies, procedures and regulations to management, staff and the public.
• Advise managers and supervisors on positive employee relations practices and the interpretation and application of Court rules.
• Analyze and research innovative HR programs and operational data and develop recommendations to improve organizational structure, productivity and effectiveness.
• Administer temporary employee, internship and volunteer staffing programs; assist with the development and facilitation of employee training programs as needed.
• Provide leadership development, mentorship, and customer support and service.
• Participate in labor relations including collective bargaining and meet and confer negotiations with employee groups; collects and analyzes data for use in formulating negotiation proposals.
• Prepare and coordinate a variety of work reports, records and analyses; develop and maintain a variety of departmental key performance indicators and tracking reports.
• Work in a union environment (three current labor associations include Teamsters, SEIU, and CFI).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, flexible, and collaborative leader. As a problem solver with excellent communication skills, the successful candidate will have the necessary interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with staff, department heads, leadership, labor, and elected officials. The successful candidate will be solutions-oriented, have strong political acumen, and have the ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities. A background in public sector leadership and employee development, policy administration, and team building are key. Experience in employee relations and current recruitment strategies is ideal. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for public service, pursuing professional success and efficiencies in alignment with the mission of the court. The Superior Court of San Bernardino is currently focusing new strategic planning, including a people-centric direction with a growing human resources department (30-35 FTE’s). This is a great time for a forward-thinking HR professional to come in with a ‘roll up your’ sleeves mindset and help transform an organization.

Key Attributes and Characteristics

• The ability to lead through consultive communication, self-awareness, and building solid interpersonal relations.
• A growth mindset, including personal and professional development.
• A consultive and active listening style of communication.
• Stays current in process improvements and best practices, HR innovation and technology.
• A creative approach to problem solving.
• A collaborator and consensus builder with a skill set to look at situations from different perspectives, assess, and find solutions and positive results.

The Community

The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is located in San Bernardino County. San Bernardino County (County), frequently referred to as the “Inland Empire”, is in beautiful Southern California and is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The County encompasses over 20,000 miles of diverse geography and climate and serves a population of more than 2 million. It has three distinct geographical areas: desert, valley, and mountains. Each geographical area is home to one or more court districts. The County provides access to a variety of community resources, major businesses, and generous shopping opportunities, as well as cultural activities and quality education through its museums, theaters, and excellent schools. There are mountain and desert resorts, oak trees, pine trees, and palm trees – all in your backyard. There are many choices to live within this expansive region that offers choices for every lifestyle. The region also provides superb outdoor recreational settings for skiing, hiking, biking, camping, and golfing, and includes Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, and Joshua Tree National Monument. For sports enthusiasts, the area is home to three baseball teams and the California Speedway. Numerous colleges and universities, including Loma Linda University, California State University at San Bernardino, and the University of Redlands, provide residents with outstanding opportunities for education. In addition, many of Southern California’s major attractions, beaches, and an international airport, are within close proximity – all this and affordable housing!

To learn more about the San Bernardino Courts, go to: www.sb-court.org. For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure. To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/hr-business-partner/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.

For additional information, please contact:
Frank Rojas
(510) 495-0448
[email protected]
Website: https://koffassociates.com/