Human Resources Analyst Trainee

The Job
ONLY THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Pre-posted for viewing starting Friday, July 11, 2025. Applications will only be accepted online
starting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, until 200 applications have been received
or until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25th, whichever occurs first.

San Bernardino County seeks dynamic, creative and innovative individuals with strong analytical skills looking to start their career as HR professionals.

Opportunity to automatically promote to HRA I (Up to $113,942 annually)
upon successful completion of trainee period.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Bi-annual merit step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16

PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
This is an Exempt position, receiving a specialized benefits offering. Review the below graphic to learn about our competitive perks!


TRADITIONAL OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE
MODIFIED OPTION

Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
Medical/Dental/Vision – family coverage with premium subsidies
Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 6%
457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
Flexible Spending Account – County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
$1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
Wellness Programs, including health club membership
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option – up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
14 Paid Holidays
Medical Premium Subsidy

PLUS FLEXIBLE 9/80 SCHEDULES & RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLAN

For additional details, please visit the following links:

View Benefits by Occupational Unit – Exempt (PDF)
View Modified Benefits Option – Exempt (PDF)
View County Exempt Compensation Ordinance (PDF)

Under close supervision, Human Resources Analyst Trainees provide professional level HR support in one or more of the following functional areas: recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; benefits administration; equal employment opportunity; modified duty coordination; and centralized investigations. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill the immediate vacancies and future vacancies as they occur.

Depending on assignment, essential duties include:
Managing full cycle recruitment and selection processes, including conducting job analysis; planning and managing recruitments; developing job announcements and advertising plans, promotion on social media, local, regional, and national job boards as appropriate; sourcing and engaging talent; evaluating applicant qualifications for employment; developing minimum requirements and predictive selection instruments; ensuring effective communication with applicants throughout the recruitment process; creating a positive applicant experience to maintain engagement and minimize drop-off; reviewing employment practices to increase efficiency while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external laws and regulations; working with managers and assigned client groups to provide guidance, proactively manage problems, and resolve complaints; responding to various human resources inquiries from departments and the public as needed.
Conducting classification studies of new and existing positions; performing job analysis to establish new classifications; developing/revising class specifications; conducting compensation studies and salary surveys; making salary recommendations for new classifications; conducting total compensation surveys and research in support of negotiation processes; conducting organizational studies, analyzing organizational structures, and making recommendations on organizational realignment.
Developing, reviewing, and coordinating comprehensive employee benefits programs and plans; developing and coordinating Requests for Proposals (RFPs); researching and preparing specifications and evaluating bids; interpreting and monitoring vendor contracts to resolve complex contractual issues and ensure compliance and/or performance; developing a variety of employee benefits materials and conducting informational presentations to employee groups.
Responding to and investigating complaints of employment discrimination and harassment; conducting in-depth interviews, gathering and evaluating information, determining facts, preparing reports, and making recommendations; researching, interpreting, developing, and providing countywide presentations and trainings on relevant legislation, policies, and procedures; supporting the County's Equal Opportunity Commission; making presentations to new employees, other formal bodies, and the public.
Employee relations/modified duty coordination, including conducting Interactive Accommodation Process (IAP) meetings; implementing temporary assignments; modifying jobs to accommodate occupational and non-occupational employee injuries/illnesses.
Employee relations/administrative investigations and other related tasks in support of HR Business Partners or other professional HR staff.
For more detailed information, refer to the Human Resources Analyst Trainee job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check (if applicable), and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Human Resources Analyst Trainee are eligible for promotion to Human Resources Analyst I ($6,635.20 - $9,495.20 monthly) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for Human Resources Analyst I and upon receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 12 months of hire, or employment will be terminated.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

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Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral/Social/Health Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Communications/Marketing or a closely related field.
Desired Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate will excel in the following:
Experience supporting HR functions in the areas of recruitment/selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, equal employment opportunity or employee relations/modified duty coordination for a government agency's HR department.
Be eager to learn, take on new challenges and not be afraid to ask questions.
Be a team player with a positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively with peers and clients.
Possess outstanding analytical skills and be an innovative problem solver with the imagination and common sense to come up with solutions that are both creative and practical.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to take initiative, adapt, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced computer skills, including MS Office and publishing software and experience using multiple social media platforms.
Selection Process
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills, which may consist of the following areas:
Personal Effectiveness and Interpersonal Communication
Human Resources Concepts
Written Communication
Analysis and Attention to Detail for Decision-Making

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. 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. Be sure to provide an email address that you check frequently and that will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain _____@hr.sbcounty.gov.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application by the 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.

Technical Assistance and ADA Accommodations

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.

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.


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, 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 Information (Download PDF).

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