Human Resources Manager

DEFINITION:

This senior-level management position oversees the full spectrum of Human Resources operations, ensuring organizational success through strategic guidance and operational excellence. This role serves as a senior-level decision-maker and advisor to executive management, leveraging advanced analytical expertise and strategic communication to shape organizational policy. The position leads a professional team in the architecture and execution of high-impact HR initiatives and programmatic decisions, ensuring rigorous compliance and divisional alignment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The classification is distinguished from the Human Resource Analyst series by its broader scope of responsibility and the requirement of a higher level of specialized expertise in managing complex HR initiatives.

As a single-incumbent management role, this position is responsible for the strategic and operational administration of the Court’s Human Resources Division. The incumbent provides comprehensive oversight across Employee Services and Operations, Training and Organizational Development, and the Workers’ Compensation Program. Additionally, the role is responsible for managing Reasonable Accommodations, fostering Employee and Labor Relations, and ensuring overall Governance and Compliance within the division.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Drive informed management decisions through the expert analysis of employment statutes and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring that departmental actions are operationally consistent.
• Optimize team efficiency and leadership alignment by advising senior management on operational constraints and directing staff to work at full capacity, ensuring that decision-making remains consistent with labor agreements and job specifications.
• Execute full supervisory responsibilities, including workload distribution, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise the administration of the Workers’ Compensation program and the Reasonable Accommodation (ADA/FEHA) interactive process; ensure the Court’s compliance with legal mandates while mitigating organizational risk through proactive case management and return-to-work strategies.
• Drive equitable workplace outcomes by offering expert strategy on performance standards and disciplinary frameworks, while proactively managing grievances to maintain stable labor-management relations.
• Spearhead policy innovation and process modernization, creating high-accountability monitoring structures that verify departmental compliance and streamline divisional workflows.
• Design and implement comprehensive employee training and professional development programs to foster workforce growth.
• Perform related professional-level duties as required to support the strategic goals of the Human Resources Division.

Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION:
A screening panel will be convened to select those applicants deemed most qualified to participate in a written and/ororal examination. The examination process will include one or more of the following: application appraisal, writtenexamination, and oral examination.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This recruitment requires the submission of an on-line application. No paper applications will be accepted. Completion ofthe supplemental questionnaire is required. An electronic copy of your Resume must also be submitted as an attachmentto this application submission.

Employment Standards/Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field is required;
• At least five (5) years of human resources experience & 3 years of increasingly complex supervisory experience isrequired.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of therequired professional experience.