Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to human resources, finance, and travel programs for the Eighth Circuit Clerk's Office and Office of Staff Attorneys, supporting unit executives and employees. The HR Specialist ensures compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls related to human resources management.

Job Description

Human Resources Extensive knowledge of human resources management, policies, processes, reports, and employment law. Broad knowledge of recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, adverse action procedures, and equal employment opportunity. Skill in making recommendations for solving human resources management issues and problems. Knowledge of training resources, training policies, adult learning theories, career development theories, and needs assessment techniques. Knowledge of staffing trends and impact on budget process. Skill in developing statistics and statistical reports relating to staffing projections and various staffing scenarios. Skill in researching, analyzing, and developing human resources programs and local policies for multiple court units with varying needs and priorities. Skill in evaluating and analyzing organizational structures, staffing needs, and recruiting qualified candidates for all jobs in the court units. Skill in evaluating operational or administrative matters, developing recommendations, and addressing issues identified. Written and Oral Communication/Interaction Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to present explanations of complex human resources benefits, policies, and procedures. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with others, provide customer service, and resolve difficulties while complying with regulations, procedures, and court confidentiality requirements. Ability to interact tactfully with a wide variety of people. Skill in facilitating discussions with managers and employees regarding behavior and performance management. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of court operations, functions, and organizational structure of units supported. Knowledge of court units' work measurement methods. Knowledge of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, the Human Resources Manual, and internal controls guidelines and how they apply to each court unit. Skill in the use of a variety of automated equipment and applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, the Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS), Personnel Projection System (PPS), performance management systems, and other court applications.