Human Resources Project Manager*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced Human Resources Project Manager to support HR leadership in driving workforce innovation and implementing projects and platforms such as an HRIS and onboarding technologies.

The successful candidate will manage full project lifecycles, coordinate with IT, HR and vendors, and develop training materials to enable successful deployment and adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Two years of full-time project management experience in HR or public sector.
• Experience coordinating HR programs (benefits, employment, employee relations, etc.) in a public sector agency.

Responsibilities

• 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 IT, HR, and external vendors to ensure project success.
• Plan, organize and direct special events.
• Develop and distribute RFPs, evaluate proposals and select sites/vendors; review contracts and assist with negotiations.
• Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for new programs and initiatives.
• Develop training materials and resources to support implementation of new systems.
• Evaluate project outcomes, providing actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

HR processes

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

DON'T 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

• 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


• 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.

Education

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

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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

Competitive Evaluation

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.

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.

Applicant Information and County Employment Process Guide

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