San Bernardino County Human Resources honored with multiple NACo Achievement Awards

*San Bernardino County Human Resources teams celebrate national recognition for innovation and service after receiving multiple 2025 NACo Achievement Award*s.

San Bernardino County Human Resources (HR) has earned national recognition with multiple 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards spotlight innovative programs that improve county services, support employee well-being, and expand access to employment opportunities.

From on-the-road recruitment to streamlined hiring and financial wellness, these award-winning programs showcase HR’s commitment to equity, efficiency and excellence.

Recruitment Road Trip – Drive Your Career Forward

TheRecruitment Road Trip is an initiative designed to bring HR services directly to communities across the county, including those in remote or underserved areas. By reaching diverse populations and providing essential recruitment services in a convenient, mobile format, HR connects residents to job opportunities and application support, helping increase:

Job application rates
Workforce diversity
Awareness of County careers

This innovative approach ensures that all county residents have equal access to meaningful, life-changing employment opportunities.

“Opportunity shouldn’t depend on where you live. Through the Recruitment Road Trip, we’re bringing HR services directly to communities—opening doors to careers, increasing diversity and making a lasting impact.” – HR Recruitment Team

Rapid Hire/One-Day Hiring Events

San Bernardino County’s Rapid Hire/One-Day Hiring Event initiative was developed to address critical staffing shortages by streamlining recruitment and onboarding processes. The program consolidates hiring steps into a single-day event, allowing candidates to complete the following all in one location:

Interviews
Conditional job offers
Live-scan fingerprinting
Physical scheduling
Onboarding paperwork

Departments benefit from reduced time-to-hire, while candidates experience a seamless and engaging hiring process that keeps them committed and reduces drop-off rates.

“Rapid Hire turns urgency into opportunity. By streamlining hiring into a single-day event, we’ve filled critical roles faster while delivering a seamless, engaging experience for top talent.” – HR Recruitment Team

CEHW – Position Characteristic Inventory (PCI) Catalog

The Center for Employee Health and Wellness (CEHW) developed a searchable PCI Catalog and Reference Sheet using Microsoft SharePoint to index over 3,300 Position Characteristic Inventory forms.

This data-driven system has:

Reduced search time for documents
Improved accuracy in processing
Streamlined the onboarding process

Healthcare providers can now access essential information quickly, enhancing both employee assessments and the hiring experience across departments.

“The Center for Employee Health and Wellness is honored to receive a NACo Award in Information Technology. We are continually seeking ways to reduce clearance timeframes and enhance the patient experience. The PCI Catalog has been a valuable tool in streamlining workflows, saving providers time, and supporting more accurate medical decisions.” – Center for Employee Health and Wellness

Financial Wellness Fair

The Financial Wellness Fair brings valuable financial education to county employees through in-person events and online webinars. Hosted by HR’s Wellness Works Here and Salary Savings teams, this program helps employees take control of their financial futures.

Partnering with trusted financial organizations such as:

Voya Financial
ScholarShare 529
Arrowhead Credit Union

The fair offers tools, resources, and expert guidance for retirement planning, saving and financial wellness.

“Winning this NACo Award is a testament to our commitment to supporting the long-term well-being of our employees. Financial health is a key pillar of overall wellness, and by empowering our staff with the tools, education and support they need to manage their finances confidently, we are investing in their future both personally and professionally.” – Employee Benefits & Services Division

Employee Management and Compensation System (EMACS)

The EMACS Development team, in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Department (ITD), redesigned the EMACS website to improve accessibility, usability and overall efficiency. The updated site features a modern interface, streamlined navigation, and easier access to payroll checklists, calendars, forms, training materials and other key resources.

Consolidating essential tools into one user-friendly platform supports policy compliance and improves communication. The redesigned EMACS website empowers employees to manage tasks more effectively while promoting transparency and operational efficiency.

“Our team collaborated closely with ITD to thoughtfully redesign the EMACS website with the user experience at the forefront. We focused on making the site easier to navigate, simplifying access to forms and resources, and eliminating redundancies. We’re proud of the positive feedback we’ve received from employees who rely on the site every day.” – EMACS

These award-winning initiatives reflect the county’s ongoing dedication to public service, workforce development and employee well-being. San Bernardino County HR continues to lead the way in delivering impactful programs that benefit both our employees and the communities we serve.

Additional County Update News – July 31, 2025