Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for managing the Consolidated Human Resources Division in the Eastern District of Virginia that supports multiple court units to include the Clerk's Office, U.S. Probation, U.S. Pretrial Services, and judicial staff. The combined court units encompass six locations with approximately 300 employees.

Under a shared service structure, this position is accountable to multiple Court Unit Executives.

Designs and executes successful and adaptable staffing strategies for a variety of positions - attorneys, law enforcement officers, clerical and administrative support staff, and professional staff. Oversees a full range of recruitment functions - applicant screening, development of interview questions and testing, and creation of selection criteria.

Provides limited counsel to staff on grievances, adverse actions, equal employment opportunity, and employment dispute resolution issues, and serves as one of the employment dispute resolution coordinators within the Eastern District of Virginia. Updates and develops new position descriptions. Compares local position descriptions to national guidelines and coordinates executive review and approval.

Ensures accuracy and fairness of compensation. Oversees the administration of the automated human resources management information system (HRMIS) within the Eastern District of Virginia. Counsels employees about federal benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, leave, ancillary benefits, and workers compensation.

Oversees personnel processing activities including new hires, pay changes, transfers, bonuses, separation - cradle to grave personnel administration. This includes ensuring compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, management initiatives, employee equity standards and approved internal controls. Oversees the secure maintenance of human resources records, including all employee related documents, payroll, and leave records.

Manages HR management-level staff, including HR specialists and generalists.

Five years of specialized experience that includes progressively responsible experience in at least one, but preferably two or more of the functional areas of human resources management and administration such as recruitment and staffing, classification and compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee relations.

Experience must include progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provides an opportunity to gain: Experience supervising managers and/or multiple court units with unique needs and separate management structures. A proven record of developing and implementing systems and processes that advance the quality and depth of human resources operations.

Opportunities to review, research, develop, and recommend personnel policies, which must adhere to the judiciary's national guidance while contributing to an environment which fosters employee safety, security, innovation, inclusion, active engagement, and a shared commitment to serving the public.

High School graduation or equivalent required. Preferred education: College degree and SHRM Certification (or equivalent.)