Administrative Specialist 2- Confidential (Human Resources)

Description

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $49,096.79 to $80,436.91 for Schedule A, and $49,096.79 to $76,415.06 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Mercer Vicinage Human Resources Division is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Human Resources Division Manager) and the Court Executive 1B (Assistant Human Resources Division Manager) the successful candidate must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, have a high degree of accuracy in all work performed, be goal oriented, and demonstrate exceptional writing and communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate must possess the skills to execute and complete special projects, be committed to providing exceptional customer service, embrace teamwork, possess excellent problem solving/analytical and organizational skills, and have superior computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office Suite. The selected candidate must also possess knowledge of human resource practices, including but not limited to federal, state, and local government regulations and have the ability to interpret Judiciary policies, procedures, regulations, laws, and bargaining unit agreements and accurately communicate this information to management and staff.

• Should another Administrative Specialist 2, Confidential position become available in this division within the next five months of the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions. *

REMOTE WORK : The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of general human resources related functions, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment (classified and unclassified positions)
• Advise management on Human Resources issues
• Calculate salary data
• Develop procedures to ensure efficient operation of the division
• Attend job fairs and community outreach events
• Communicate Human Resources policies/procedures to vicinage staff
• Perform other duties as required
• Monitoring working test period/probationary period documentation
• Compile statistical reports
• Leave Coordination
• Participate in team or work unit meetings and special projects
• Assisting with employee and labor relations matters
• Establish work relationships with internal and external customers; including state agencies and other outside organizations
• Processing payroll (regular and supplemental)
• Drafting and composing routine correspondence
• Planning/Implementing special projects and programs
• Verifying entered data against source documents

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html )

Supplemental Information

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

How To Apply

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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