Administrative Specialist 2, Confidential **REPOST**

Human Resources Professional

The Monmouth Vicinage Human Resources Division is seeking a professional, team-oriented, self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills, committed to providing quality customer service to both internal and external customers, who works well in an environment where there are multiple simultaneous deadlines and has strong leadership capabilities. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Human Resources Division Manager) and the direct supervision of the Court Executive 1B (Assistant Human Resources Division Manager), this individual will be responsible for providing human resources policy and procedural guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees.

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing human resources support for the unit
• Interpreting and communicating human resources policies, rules, laws and/or regulations
• Drafting and composing routine correspondence, preparing reports, and/or proposals
• Inputing data into PMIS, JHRIS, NEOGOV, eCATS and other human resources related data systems as required
• Reviewing confidential employee records
• Assisting with employee and labor relations matters
• Administering the recruitment and selection process for professional, paraprofessional and clerical positions, including developing notices of vacancy, reviewing resumes/qualifying applicants, and conducting employment background checks
• Monitoring onboarding documents
• Calculating salary data
• Monitoring working test period/probationary period documentation
• Participating in team or work unit meetings and special projects
• Establishing work relationships with internal and external customers, including state agencies and other outside organizations
• Recommending improvements in operating procedures and/or administrative practices
• Serving on committees and/or task forces
• Providing administrative and clerical support to the vicinage training unit and attending job fairs and community outreach events
• This position requires occasional travel within the State of New Jersey
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Knowledge in the areas of payroll processing, benefits administration, salary administration, classification, labor/employee relations, training, selection/recruitment and/or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action is preferred. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice.