Administrator (Juvenile Court)

Shelby County Government•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and implementing court-wide human resource functions which include hiring, training, equal employment compliance, human resource database system management, policy development and implementation, employee advocacy, and employee activities.

Requirements

Seven (7) years' experience in managerial capacity including responsibilities in HR administration, project management and control experience.
Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, management or closely related field degree; OR An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
Must pass criminal background check.
Must be a resident of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment (with specific exemptions listed).

Nice To Haves

SHRM certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Defining, developing, organizing and directing all aspects of the human resources function to meet the Court’s strategic business goals.
Developing proactive human resources practices in the areas of hiring, training, employee recognition, performance management, and employee relations.
Reviewing, developing, modifying and enforcing organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
Developing proactive employee relations to create and maintain a work environment with high morale, productivity, and safety.
Providing advice and consultation to senior management on issues relating to organizational effectiveness, employee development and performance management; counsel and coach management and employees on Court policies and procedures.
Maintaining the Juvenile Court Personnel System by directing employees in the update of system on a daily and weekly basis to reflect personnel changes such as promotions, terminations, salary increases, etc.
Providing ad hoc reports of statistical data to executive-level management personnel and recommended strategies to align with the Court’s human capital needs for continuous improvement.
Planning for development and implementing internal and contracted training for Juvenile Court employees.
Investigating on-the-job injuries and reports findings to Risk Management; recommends corrective actions to improve safety in the workplace.
Reviewing Court-wide disciplinary actions and investigating EEOC cases; initiates appropriate action; prepares documents and schedules administrative hearings for employees facing major disciplinary actions.
Directing staff in coordination of the new hire process including interviewing, pre-employment screening, criminal background checks and new hire orientation specific to Juvenile Court; in handling payroll processing, pay and position changes, and in coordinating employee information sessions to update employees relative to Shelby County programs, benefit changes, enrollment, etc.
Overseeing FMLA approvals and tracking as well as employee time-reporting.
Developing appropriate recognition and rewards programs for employees’ court-wide; coordinating the Suggestion Program and implementation of suggestions that are approved.
Conducting exit interviews and develop changes in work areas to increase productivity and safety.
Performing related responsibilities as required.