Job Summary:

The Human Resources Administrator provides supervision, training, leadership coordination, and guidance to assure compliance with human resources guidelines, policies, and internal controls. The incumbent makes human resources recommendations to the Clerk, Chief Deputy Clerk, and managers which can affect all areas of court operations. The Human Resources Administrator reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk.

Representative Duties:

Anticipate, originate, implement, and manage human resources policies, procedures, and standards for the court. Research, analyze, develop, and recommend policies, procedures, and standards while adhering to diversity in consideration of different needs, priorities, and cultures.

Develop strategic budget planning recommendations to identify existing and potential staffing scenarios. Reconcile bi-weekly payroll. Consult with and make staffing recommendations to each department's management. Provide advice on organizational structures and classification standards, and guide management on Human Resources related changes.

Initiate, recommend, and assist with the development of strategies for use in the development of performance management tools for the court that are consistent with the court's philosophy and culture. Develop and classify position descriptions, develop evaluation tools, performance standards, and rating criteria. Advise the Clerk, Chief Deputy Clerk, managers, supervisors, and teams on the evaluation of staff performance throughout the year. Provide oversight of a tracking system for evaluations and salary increases.

Direct human resources staff in day-to-day responsibilities and advise on non-routine questions. Ensure a consistent human resources message and response to questions and problems raised by management and staff.

Review the Guide to Judiciary Policy and the Human Resources Manual to confirm adherence to human resources practices. Develop and update the court's internal controls policies and procedures, and verify compliance.

Consult with and provide advice to judges, managers, and employees on human resources issues, procedures, and practices, including employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance management, staffing and related matters.

Develop strategies to influence authorities and facilitate discussions regarding human resources issues. Work with management to anticipate and address potential employee relations issues. Develop and maintain fair employment policies and practices. Coordinate

the court's Employee Dispute Resolution Plan and Adverse Action Plan. Identify and recommend appropriate responses to issues, disputes, and adverse action matters.

Establish court procedures for benefits administration, recruitment, orientation, classification, personnel action processing, budget, payroll, separations, workers' compensation, and records management for the court. Maintain a local human resources procedural manual.

Provide input towards development of internal training programs for internal customers (employees) which may include researching potential training topics, planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating learning programs. Identify training requirements, develop materials, and implement programs related to areas, such as: retirement, HRMIS leave tracking, recruitment, employee relations, Code of Conduct performance management, and JENIE/JBC, Benefits for Life Programs.

Ability to interact tactfully with a wide variety of individuals. Skill in facilitating discussions with managers and employees on a wide variety of human resources issues.

Qualification Requirements:

The successful applicant should be a highly motivated self-starter, mature, organized, demonstrate initiative, possess tact and good judgment, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Applicants must have the ability to meet the public, work harmoniously with others in a team-based organization, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The applicant must also work effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere dealing with numerous, time-sensitive issues. A bachelor's degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.

Two years of specialized skills are required. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more functional areas of human resources management and administration (classification, staffing, training, employee relations, etc.) that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, terminology, etc. of the area of human resources administration.

Benefits:

The United States Bankruptcy Court offers an excellent working environment. Court employees are covered by the Court Personnel System and are entitled to benefits listed on the United States Courts website which include: 13 days of vacation for the first three years, which increases with tenure. Thirteen days of sick leave and 11 holidays. Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans, optional dental/vision, and long-term care coverage. Flexible spending account program. Federal Employees Retirement System, and employer-matched Thrift Savings Plan.

COVID-19 Policy:

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York currently has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect. All new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and, prior to the starting with the Clerk's Office, present proof of vaccination or submit a request in writing for an exemption to this requirement on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is classified as “High Sensitive,” therefore, the successful applicant will be required to submit to a background clearance, which will include a criminal history and fingerprint check.

Excepted Appointments:

The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanently eligible to work in the United States. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. All court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service) and are at will employees.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit the following:

1. cover letter referencing Career Opportunity FY23-05 and specifying qualifications

in relation to the position, list of professional references (at least three);

2. a detailed résumé; and,

3. an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Phone calls will not be accepted. The Court reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or fill the Career Opportunity at any time, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.