HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

COUNTY OF ADAMS•Gettysburg, PA

12h

About The Position

The Court Human Resources Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for the 51st Judicial District, including the Court of Common Pleas, Court Administration, Magisterial District Courts, Department of Probation Services, Domestic Relations Section, and the Law Library. The role develops and implements HR strategies that support organizational goals, employee engagement, and professional development. The manager oversees full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance. The role serves as a strategic advisor on hiring panels, promotes fair and lawful hiring practices, manages background checks and required certifications (CLEAN, JNET, and CJIS), and acts as the primary HR contact for Court departments. The manager guides leadership on complex HR issues, conducts or oversees investigations, supports bias-reduction and harassment-prevention training, and maintains an open-door approach for staff. The position collaborates with County Human Resources and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS systems, and legal requirements. It develops and updates job descriptions, leads updates to HR policies and manuals, oversees training programs, manages HR databases and reporting (including Act 57), and ensures compliance with the ADA and federal, state, and local employment laws. The role also handles employee separations and exit interviews and represents the Court in post-employment proceedings.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance coordination.
Experience coordinating training programs and supporting leadership development initiatives.
Knowledge of HRIS systems, employment law, and public-sector personnel administration.
Criminal background checks and clearances, including fingerprinting, as directed.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred, but not required.
Experience in government, judicial, or county court environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of HR functions across the 51st Judicial District and its court-related departments.
Develop and implement HR strategies supporting organizational goals, employee engagement, and professional development.
Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance.
Advise hiring panels and help ensure fair and lawful hiring practices.
Manage background checks and required CLEAN, JNET, and CJIS certifications.
Serve as the primary HR contact for Court departments and advise leadership on complex HR issues.
Conduct or oversee investigations and support bias-reduction and harassment-prevention training.
Collaborate with County Human Resources and AOPC on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS systems, and legal requirements.
Develop and update job descriptions and lead updates to HR policies and manuals.
Oversee training programs and manage HR databases and reporting, including Act 57 reporting.
Ensure compliance with the ADA and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Handle employee separations and exit interviews and represent the Court in post-employment proceedings.