Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time unclassified and exempt position that serves at the pleasure of the Judge, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for overseeing and administering comprehensive Human Resources and general office management functions in support of the Court’s mission, vision, and operational needs. This position serves as a key advisor to the Judge, Court Administrator, Chief Deputy Clerk, Magistrates, and other management and supervisory staff on matters related to personnel administration, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and compliance.
  
  The Human Resource Specialist reports directly to the Court Administrator.
• Oversees all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, staff development and certification, performance management, classification and compensation, benefits administration, Family & Medical Leave (FMLA), workers’ compensation and transitional work, ADA and reasonable accommodation processes, employee relations, discipline, timekeeping, personnel functions, and leave management.
• Serves as the primary HR Liaison with the County Human Resources Department; communicates benefit information, HR initiatives, and policy updates to Court personnel.
• Fosters leadership for all HR functions, aligning talent with the Court’s mission and values.
• Conducts job classification activities and ensures accurate payroll processing using UKG and JD Edwards platforms, including data entry and verifying data.
• Maintains employee information and personnel data in UKG, Neo Gov, and other platforms.
• Prepares and updates employment records related to hiring, transfers, promotions, and separations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Directs and manages disciplinary processes and conducts or oversees employee investigations consistent with Court policy; recommends corrective and disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
• Provides guidance and support to the Judge, Court Administrator, Chief Deputy Clerk, Magistrates, and other management and supervisory staff on complex HR matters, including workplace accommodations, investigations, grievances, development, and sensitive personnel issues.
• Contributes to performance appraisal processes and assists the Judge, Court Administrator, Chief Deputy Clerk, Magistrates, and other management and supervisory staff with employee evaluations and documentation.
• Conducts needs assessments to evaluate staffing, training, and development needs.
• Designs, develops, and delivers training programs, curricula, and lesson plans to meet organizational requirements and support staff development.
• Assists in maintaining accurate and updated job classifications and job descriptions for all positions.
• Creates and maintains the personnel manual, employee evaluations, position descriptions, performance documentation, and other personnel files.
• Monitors, analyzes, and prepares compensation studies of market conditions to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Develops, updates, and implements the Court’s policy and procedure manual, ensuring all policies are accurate, compliant with applicable laws and rules, and communicated and enforced effectively to staff.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, policies, directives, ethics requirements, and best practices; reviews Court policies and procedures for necessary updates.
• Supports the Judge and Court Administrator in advancing strategic planning initiatives, including long-term planning and succession planning efforts.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational goals, performance standards, and customer service benchmarks.
• Evaluates data, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance to support planning and decision-making.
• Ensures consistency and uniformity of Court operations, including a continuity of operations plan, and supports efficient workflow and communication.
• Assists in coordinating activities involving County facilities, technology, and maintenance departments to ensure appropriate working conditions and operational support.
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