Human Resources Specialist

COMPENSATION UPDATE:
Effective October 1, 2026, the salary range for this position will increase by 2%. Candidates hired on or after October 3, 2026, will be hired at the updated rate.

WE ARE HIRING: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Human Resources Specialist to join our Labor and Employee Relations team. In this role, you will support the Court's labor and employee relations programs, including contract negotiations, meet‑and‑confere process, contract interpretation, grievance administration, and responses to union information requests. You will partner closely with Court leadership, employees, and labor representatives to help foster productive labor‑management relationships and support a positive workplace culture.

This position is ideal for an HR professional with experience or a strong interest in labor and employee relations who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact both within the organization and the community we serve.

Completed applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the Court will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Recruitment is scheduled to close on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Under general supervision and depending on assignment, provides a variety of confidential specialized, technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the Court’s Human Resources Department programs and services including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits and leaves administration, worker’s compensation and risk management, and records and information management; develops, summarizes, and maintains programmatic, administrative, and fiscal records; conducts research and compiles data from multiple sources;

responds to inquiries and interacts with Court management and staff, vendors, and the general public; coordinates assigned programs, projects, and services with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey‑level classification is responsible for independently performing the full range of confidential para‑professional and technical duties in support of the Court’s Human Resources Department programs and functions. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Provides information and general assistance to Court staff and the public regarding assigned human resources programs and services; explains applicable rules, policies, and procedures; provides procedural guidance as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, spreadsheets, files, and records; processes and verifies accuracy of information within area of assignment; researches discrepancies and adjusts records as needed; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and records retention schedules.
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and Court policies and procedures in determining completeness of forms, records, and files.
• Performs employee recruitment and selection activities for assigned job classes; confers with hiring managers on job demands and appropriate requirements; develops and posts job announcements, advertisements, supplemental applications, and other recruitment materials; identifies potential applicants via social media outreach, job boards, and career fairs; screens applications for qualifications; coordinates testing and interview scheduling; requests background and reference checks;…