Human Resources Director, Superior Court

Do you feel like your current role no longer challenges or inspires you? Perhaps your workdays blend together with routine tasks, demanding commutes, and limited opportunities to make a meaningful impact. If you're looking for purpose, balance, and the chance to contribute to a growing and dynamic community, it may be time to explore what the Superior Court in Pinal County has to offer.

At the Superior Court, we are redefining what it means to work in public service. We are forward-thinking, innovative, and committed to creating an environment where talented professionals thrive. Our teams share a unified vision: to make Pinal County one of the best places to live and work in the nation. The Superior Court in Pinal County is seeking an exceptional Director of Court Human Resources to join its leadership team.

If you’re eager to bring your expertise to an organization that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and meaningful contributions, we invite you to apply.

Applicant Screening:
The first departmental screening of applications will occur approximately two weeks from the posting date. Subsequent screenings will occur each week thereafter.

Under the direct supervision of the Court Administrator, directs the planning, organizing, integration and delivery of comprehensive Court-wide human resources management programs in alignment with the Court's strategic human resources goals. Provides expert professional assistance and guidance to Court management in areas of assigned responsibility; consults and partners with Court administrators, judicial officers, managers and employees at all levels to achieve Court-wide goals and objectives.

This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will"; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

• Assists the court administrator with the administration of the daily operations of the Superior Court; monitors and ensures that court programs achieve established goals and objectives and operate effectively.
• Supervises and manages activities related to the human resources department of the Superior Court; develops goals for the unit; responsible for oversight and approval of staff's work product; provides leadership and manages staff.
• Directs and evaluates the performance of human resources department staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action up to and including termination to address performance deficiencies in accordance with Court human resources policies and/or agreements.
• Works with managers to develop and retain highly competent, service-oriented staff through highly competitive selection, compensation, training and day-to-day management practices that support the Court's and department's mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment.
• May assist the Court Administrator and judges in the preparation and implementation of court rules, policies and procedures.
• Consults with department directors/managers on administrative problems and assists in developing and implementing improvements; participates in problem solving and makes decisions within the scope of authority.
• Conducts research, collects, compiles, and analyzes statistical data pertaining to the court and submits periodic reports to the Court Administrator and/or Presiding Judge.
• Provides leadership in the development and execution of the department's vision, mission and strategic plan for the Court's human resources function ensuring alignment with the Court's broader organizational and operational goals; directs development, implementation and administration of assigned comprehensive programs, policies, guidelines, procedures and practices, consistent with Court provisions, state and federal legal requirements and sound professional principles and practices.
• Serves as an internal consultant and advisor to Court management and judicial officers regarding strategies and initiatives within an assigned area; partners with other departments to identify and facilitate department process improvements. Formulates and recommends changes and resource management…