San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, California
Human Resources Technician
About this role
About the Department
ONLY THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Pre-posted for viewing starting Sunday, April 26, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, until 200 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, whichever occurs first.
San Bernardino County Human Resources is recruiting for Human Resources Technicians, who perform technical and analytical duties and functions in support of a variety of human resources programs, units, and teams within the County Human Resources Department.
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.
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout Human Resources. The current vacancy exists in EMACS and will be responsible for performing administrative clerical support work involving a variety of complex and/or specialized departmental programs and services. EMACS-HR Technicians support the County’s HRIS/PeopleSoft system by processing a high volume of data entry transactions. Incumbents also support HR Analysts, managers, and other professional staff with administering a variety of HR programs/functions, such as: medical benefits, integrated leaves, wellness and employee assistance, commuter services, and HRIS/PeopleSoft employee data management; in addition to, 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.
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout Human Resources. The current vacancy exists in EMACS and will be responsible for performing administrative clerical support work involving a variety of complex and/or specialized departmental programs and services. EMACS-HR Technicians support the County’s HRIS/PeopleSoft system by processing a high volume of data entry transactions. Incumbents also support HR Analysts, managers, and other professional staff with administering a variety of HR programs/functions, such as: medical benefits, integrated leaves, wellness and employee assistance, commuter services, and HRIS/PeopleSoft employee data management; in addition to, 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.
For more detailed information, refer to the Human Resources Technician job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Exempt D level benefits, refer to:
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout 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. Position Duties
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.
Minimum 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.
Other Qualifications
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.
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.
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.
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 spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.