Human Resources Project Manager*

Job Description

The Job

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 may include:

• 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

The County also offers an alternative 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

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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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.

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 .

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

Exempt Unit-Group D

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: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific