Human Resources Technician - Extra Help

The Job

San Bernardino County Human Resources is seeking Extra-Help Human Resources Technician s , who will assist with the integration and implementation of the County's Human Capital Management (HCM) system. These positions will provide support with Human Resources, Payroll, Time and Labor, Benefits, and Benefits Administration functions within the PeopleSoft system. Positions assigned to the Employee Benefits and Services Division (EBSD) may also work with third-party vendor systems and provide benefit-related customer service and support to employees and retirees. These Extra Help assignments are expected to last up to two years and may lead to a regular full-time position.

Human Resources Technicians will be responsible for non-routine administrative support work requiring substantial knowledge of complex human resources programs, transactions, processes, and procedures within the County Human Resources Department. Assignments involve a wide variety of complex and specialized human resources programs and services, requiring advanced knowledge/skills of human resources, process, procedures, and systems involved with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the development and maintenance of human resources services and programs.

Current vacancies exist in the Employee Benefits and Services Division and the EMACS Division.

Employee Benefits and Services Division

• Support the administration and maintenance of employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations, memorandum of understanding, employment contracts, and compensation plans.
• Perform accurate data entry and update employee benefits information in HR or third-party vendor systems and databases.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee information and benefits records.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the primary point of contact for the County’s Human Capital Management Solution Modernization Engagement, including tracking activities, sharing updates, and responding to requests as directed.
• Provide responsive customer service by assisting employees and retirees with questions, enrollments and issue resolutions related to County benefits.
• Support assigned HR projects by assisting with data collection, basic analysis, training preparation, and documentation; help implement approved process improvements; attend New Employee Orientation and other benefit/wellness related events as needed.

EMACS Division

• High volume of data entry, deadline driven workload

• Providing guidance on policies, procedures, practices, and local, state, and federal regulations that impact personnel transactions; interpreting and applying technical and procedural information; and researching, processing, reviewing/auditing a variety of transactions, documents, and records.

• Maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee information and benefits records.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the primary point of contact for the County’s Human Capital Management Solution Modernization Engagement, including tracking activities, sharing updates, and responding to requests as directed.
• Support assigned HR projects by assisting with data collection, basic analysis, training preparation, and documentation; helping implement approved process improvements; contributing content for newsletters; and providing logistical and administrative support to commissions, committees, or unit bargaining teams when needed.

Extra help positions are in the Unclassified Service which serve at the discretion of the appointing authority and do not attain regular status. These positions participate in the County's Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.

Note: 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

Candidates must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: One (1) year of full-time work experience with primary responsibility for performing a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of Human Resources or Personnel functions.

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Option 2: Two (2) years of full-time work experience performing a wide variety of specialized office clerical duties, which are non-routine in nature and require independent decision making.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess an Associates degree or higher, and experience supporting human resources functions; have strong technical skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, EMACS (PeopleSoft) HRIS, and applicant tracking systems.

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 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 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 .

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: 2/6/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

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