Employee Relations Division Chief*

Job Description:

Employee Relations Division Chief*

Description

The Job

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
for experienced Employee/Labor Relations professionals seeking to advance their careers in a challenging and fast paced environment.


EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Exempt C 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.

The Human Resources Department is recruiting for an Employee Relations Division Chief (ER Chief)* to administer the activities of the Employee Relations Division and lead a team of experienced and dedicated Human Resources professionals who serve as strategic business partners and trusted advisors to County leadership (e.g., department heads, managers, supervisors, etc.) and employees.

Through leadership anchored on integrity and professionalism, the ER Chief fosters an environment of collaboration and team building to support staff in providing responsive and objective counsel to administer all aspects of human resources, developing the workforce and positively impacting the community served.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversees all employee-employer activities for the County and participates in labor negotiations.
• Directs the staff and manages the activities of the Employee Relations Division, including administering the division budget.
• Administers the provisions of Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel Rules, and Employee Relations Ordinance.
• Advises and counsels department managers on trends in employee relations legislation and other labor relations matters.
• Participates in developing County management bargaining goals, objectives, and strategies and may assist in the negotiations process.
• Makes presentations before various decision-making bodies.

*Official Title: Human Resources Division Chief (R80C)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT



Travel: Travelthroughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement 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.

Background : Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: 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
Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, industrial relations, organizational psychology, public or business administration, or another job relevant field.
Experience
Three (3) years of recent (at least one year within the last five years) advanced professional employee and labor relations experience in a large organization with multiple employee representation units. Experience must include handling grievances and disciplinary actions in a unionized environment and advising and counseling management primarily on employee and labor relations issues as well as a variety of other human resources issues. This experience must have included lead or supervisory responsibility for subordinate staff.
Substitution
An additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may substitute for the lead/supervisory responsibility.

All qualifying experience must be obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency with or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce (500+ regular employees).

Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded human resources professional with progressively responsible experience that includes supervision of professional human resources staff as well as:

• A demonstrated record of achievement in the management of employee and labor relations
• A collaborative and inclusive, yet decisive, style of management that is conducive to establishing and fostering positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of public sector employee and labor relations
• Experience researching labor relations issues, costing labor relations proposals, administering employee relations ordinances and employment issues
• Successful outcomes in conducting or managing administrative hearings (PERB, Civil Service and Unfair Labor Practices), grievance arbitration, and disciplinary hearings

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.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Additional Information and Resources: If you need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the 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

Exempt Unit-Group C

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.

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$130,104.00 - $186,347.20 Annually