Human Resources Manager

Full Job Description

The U.S.

Pretrial Services Office for the Middle District of Florida is currently accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Manager to manage a full range of management-level human resources functions.

The assignment of a duty location is at the discretion of the chief pretrial services officer. This position will be under the direct supervision of the chief pretrial services officer.

To qualify for the position of Human Resources Manager, a person must be a U.S. citizen. A bachelor's degree or graduate degree in human resources or a related field is preferred.

Human resources management work experience in a federal court or federal government agency is strongly preferred.

Skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with human resources management information systems are required.

Court Personnel System ~ Classification Level 29 To qualify for the position of Human Resources Manager, the applicant must possess a minimum of two years' specialized experience as defined below, including at least one year of experience equivalent to work at CL 28.

Appointment at CL 29 will be based upon the candidate's overall experience, qualifications, education, and funding.

Court Personnel System ~ Classification Level 30 To qualify for the position of Human Resources Manager, the applicant must possess two years' specialized experience as defined below, including at least one year of experience equivalent to work at CL 29.

Appointment at CL 30 will be based upon the candidate's overall experience, qualifications, education, and funding.

A successful candidate must have: Unquestioned integrity, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, excellent written and oral communication skills, including skill in presentation of complex administrative matters to management and other staff, superior interpersonal skills, with an ability to motivate and lead a team, ability to problem-solve and exercise mature and decisive judgement, professional and positive demeanor and appearance appropriate for a court environment, and superior organizational and analytical skills.

Additionally, a successful candidate will have the ability to comprehend a wide range of human resources concepts, principles and practices, analyze complex questions, problems and organizational functions, gather pertinent data, and develop solutions, making viable recommendations to the chief pretrial services officer in matters relating to staffing, organizational structures, and other human resources functions, conduct research of all available sources and provide proposed solutions based on that research, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the functional areas of human resource management such as recruitment and staffing, classification and compensation, benefits, performance management, adverse action procedures, employee relations, fair employment practices, and equal employment opportunity, that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, and terminology of human resources administration.

Additionally, an individual must have progressively responsible administrative, professional, supervisory and/or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain: skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead employees, the ability to exercise mature judgment, and knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the court unit.

Major Duties:

The Human Resources Manager performs professional and managerial work related to supervision and oversight of all aspects of the human resources management program.

The incumbent is expected to exhibit leadership and professional excellence. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of multiple administrative assistants throughout the district.

The incumbent is responsible for the management of the human resources program, formulation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, practices and standards.

The incumbent participates in organizational planning strategies and facilitates the implementation of organizational change and advises management in the appropriate application of human resources practices.

Representative duties include, but are not limited to: Manage, develop and mentor administrative staff, including establishing standards, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and handling disciplinary actions.

Maintain accurate documentation, statistics, and employee records. Review work procedures, conduct staff meetings, provide information, and delegate work.

Routinely check work products and processes, and provide guidance as required. Manage the human resources programs for the court unit.

Serve as advisor to chief pretrial services officer, deputy chief, and supervisors on all matters pertaining to human resources management.

Provide advice and recommendations to chief and management that is well-supported and consistent with the court unit goals.

Participate in organizational planning and staffing strategies and facilitate the implementation of organizational change.

Initiate the formulation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, practices and standards for the court unit.

Research, develop, and compose human resources policies for the court unit. Administer and oversee application of the same.

Evaluate overall effectiveness of the human resources program and its components. Keep employees informed of the policies and procedures of the court unit.

Advise chief pretrial services officer, deputy chief, and supervisors on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline, employee relations, benefits and entitlements, and the accomplishment of other special programs.

Provide employee relations and human resources counseling to employees.

Ensure the development and monitoring of performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions follow compliance with court unit policy and procedures.

Oversee any adverse action processes and procedures to ensure they are handled expeditiously and according to policy.

Develop, manage, and administer a recruitment program which produces a broad pool of qualified candidates and incumbents, enabling the court unit to meet its staffing goals and needs.

Remain current on new recruitment sources, strategies, and initiatives and recommend program enhancements as appropriate.

Oversee the consistent application of sound human resources practices in advertising, screening, testing, and interviewing of applicants.

Determine and recommend potential salary offers which follow Judiciary policies and guidelines, and negotiate and present job offers, as authorized.

Identify program and policy areas needing improvement and recommend and implement viable solutions. Provide well-researched recommendations for alternative organizational structures to meet unit needs.

Oversee all aspects of the background investigation program for all positions.

Ensure classification, compensation and job qualification standards conform to the requirements of the Court Personnel System.

Advise management on the application of appropriate classification, compensation and qualification standards. Development of new position descriptions.

Process and coordinate personnel and payroll actions, including appointments, promotions, demotions, separations, terminations, retirements, and within-grade increases.

Maintain oversight of employee eligibility dates for promotions, performance evaluations, and within-grade increases, and communicates required actions to supervisors.

Manage the judiciary benefits program for the court unit, ensuring all information is current, communicated timely, and employee inquiries are handled accurately and promptly.

Process and coordinate changes to employee benefits including changes to employee health and life insurance coverage as well as other benefits.

Manage workers' compensation, telework, recognition awards, and other human resources related programs according to applicable local, Administrative Office, and federal policies.

Conduct training seminars when needed. Create and maintain fair employment practices and policies for the court unit.

Ensure timely completion of annual fair employment practices information, and serve as Employment Dispute Resolution Coordinator, if appointed.

[Continued] See additional list of duties/responsibilities below under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.