Human Resources & Personnel Director - Municipal Courts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Develops and implements effective Human Resources and personnel policies and procedures that are compliant with Human Resources-related legal requirements and government reporting regulations. Ensures that policies, procedures, and reporting are updated as necessary to stay in compliance.
2. Supervises and manages all Human Resources activities, including, but not limited to, payroll, timekeeping, compensation, salary administration, staffing, job evaluation/analysis, benefits administration, new hire orientation, exit interviews, performance evaluations, employee recognition and employee retention. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
3. Oversees the posting, recruitment and hiring processes for open positions within the court.
4. Designs, implements and maintains programs that meet the job-related training and development needs for Judges and Court employees on a timely, ongoing basis.
5. Plans for and forecasts the Court's short and long-term Human Resources and personnel needs, including future staffing and funding levels required to support Court operations and planned projects.
6. Manages the Court's Discipline, Corrective Action, and Dispute Resolution procedures, conducting investigations, making recommendations and representing the court at personnel-related hearings. Acts as the EEO Representative of the Court.
7. Works on a continuing basis with the City of Cleveland Department of Personnel & Human Resources, and with other executive branch departments as necessary to conduct the Court's Human Resources and personnel-related business.
8. Coordinates and partners with Finance Director to ensure that all work within the Court's finance, Human Resources and administrative functional areas are completed in an effective and timely manner, providing overflow assistance outside Human Resources functional area as needed.
9. Supervises and manages Administrative Services employees that perform Human Resources-related work. Assists in training, development, recognition and retention of direct reports.
10. Provide quality service that continuously improves, that meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties to be performed. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources & Personnel Director will supervise and direct the work of employees that perform the Court's human resource functions. KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Three to five years of relevant work experience required.
2. Good written and verbal communication skills.
3. High level of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and human resource systems such as PeopleSoft, ADP, and KRONOS.
4. Ability to motivate and influence people.
5. Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
6. Ability to accept responsibility for the effective planning, direction, and control of an activity.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management or related discipline. Masters and/or Law Degree preferred. Three to five years of relevant work experience required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COURT EXPECTATIONS of EMPLOYEE
In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.
Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment. Employment Type: Full-time