Human Resources Coordinator Jobs

Duties

• Training - Develop, coordinate, and facilitate technical training for new and existing employees on a variety of human resources related automated systems. Draft manuals, handbooks, job aides and other related training materials.
• Note: The CL-29 classification is a supervisory position with one direct report.
• General Responsibilities - Communicate and respond to requests from judges, chambers staff, and management about human resources operations. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to explain human resources concepts to individuals and groups with varying experience and backgrounds. Interact effectively with the public and staff, providing good customer service and resolving difficulties efficiently while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, senior court staff, court management and staff, while maintaining confidentiality. Develop, implement, and maintain written procedures for assigned functions.
• Personnel and Payroll - Perform duties related to benefits administration, classification, payroll, leave administration, personnel action processing, records maintenance, performance management, and employee relations. Monitor and ensure all personnel actions are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Develop and maintain electronic databases to track personnel actions, including within-grade increase, promotions, appointments, and separations. Maintain personnel, payroll, and recruitment records in accordance with judiciary guidelines. Ensure strict confidentiality and security of all personnel matters and records.
• HR Policy and Advice - Implement and administer human resources policies, procedures and standards. Provide information and guidance to judges, executives, senior staff, and staff on complex human resources matters, procedures, and practices. Provide employee relations counseling, as needed. Initiate, recommend, and assist with the development of strategies, tools, actions, policies, and procedures related to human resources. Identify, recommend, and implement progressive process improvement initiatives. Update and revise processes, policies and guidance to include and conform to required changes in judiciary HR regulations and systems. Research and analyze data, prepare comprehensive reports and presentations, and develop and implement programs and initiatives in furtherance of the mission and objectives.
• Staffing and Recruitment - Develop strategic planning recommendations to identify existing and potential staffing scenarios. Provide advice to senior staff and judges on organizational structure and classification standards. Conduct recruitment and selection activities, which include preparing position descriptions and vacancy announcements, identifying and utilizing resources to obtain a diverse and representative applicant pool, screening candidates, administering employment tests, coordinating interviews, conducting background and reference checks, and managing the hiring processes and onboarding/orientation of new hires. Ensure that hiring and promotion practices comply with the local, judiciary, and federal policies and practices.
• Leadership - Serve as the primary backup to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Human Resources and provide backup coverage, after-hours, emergency, and continuity of operations support, as needed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For in-person interviews, candidates must travel at their own expense. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, periodic (non-full-time) telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Completion of the online AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment.
• Social security number request

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Completion of online aptitude and personality tests.
• Financial suitability
• Résumé outlining educational background, employment history, and other relevant information.
• New employee probationary period
• Benefits Review our benefits

• How to Apply

  To be considered application packages must include:

  • Cover letter of no more than two pages, wherein the applicant describes the knowledge, skills, abilities, and or experience that would make the candidate well qualified to fill this position.

  • Résumé outlining educational background, employment history, and other relevant information.

  • Completion of the online AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment.

  • Completion of online aptitude and personality tests.

  Once you have the cover letter and résumé files (items 1 and 2 above) readily accessible in PDF format, follow the below link to submit your files and complete the online AO-78 and online tests (items 3 and 4 above): https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-EHHFUHE58?u=1094091.
  Applicants who require an exception to the online application may contact Human Resources to request an alternate method using the following email: [email protected]. NOTE: This email should only be used to request an exception to the online application process. Applications emailed to this email address will not be reviewed.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  717 Madison Place, N.W.
  Suite 410
  Human Resources
  Washington, DC 20439
  US

  Next steps

  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Selective Service
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Privacy Act
• Signature and false statements
• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Cover letter, résumé, and completion of the provided online application (AO 78) and applicant testing modules. See instructions for "How to Apply."If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• Cover letter of no more than two pages, wherein the applicant describes the knowledge, skills, abilities, and or experience that would make the candidate well qualified to fill this position.

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This job requires a FBI Background - High Sensitive Check. Open to all US Citizens and those eligible to work in the United States. This job is open until filled.