HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The County of Adams•Gettysburg, PA

4h•Onsite

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. This position develops and implements HR strategies that support organizational goals, employee engagement, and professional development. This position oversees all human resources functions for the Court, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance and acts as a strategic advisor on hiring panels, ensures fair and lawful hiring practices, manages background checks and required certifications (CLEAN, JNET, CJIS), and serves as the primary HR contact for all Court departments. The right candidate will guide leadership on complex HR issues, conduct or oversee investigations, support bias reduction and harassment prevention training, and maintain an open-door approach for staff. This position is expected to collaborate closely with County Human Resources and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), ensuring alignment on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS systems, and legal requirements. You develop and update job descriptions, lead updates to HR policies and manuals, oversee training programs, manage HR-related databases and reporting (including Act 57), and ensure compliance with ADA and all federal, state, and local employment laws, and also handle employee separations, exit interviews, and representation in post-employment proceedings.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
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 but not limited to fingerprinting, as directed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred but not required.
Experience in government, judicial, or county court environments is highly desirable.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for the 51st Judicial District.
Develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals, employee engagement, and professional development.
Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance.
Act as a strategic advisor on hiring panels and ensure fair and lawful hiring practices.
Manage background checks and required certifications (CLEAN, JNET, CJIS).
Serve as the primary HR contact for all Court departments.
Guide leadership on complex HR issues.
Conduct or oversee investigations.
Support bias reduction and harassment prevention training.
Maintain an open-door approach for staff.
Collaborate with County Human Resources and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC).
Ensure alignment on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS systems, and legal requirements.
Develop and update job descriptions.
Lead updates to HR policies and manuals.
Oversee training programs.
Manage HR-related databases and reporting (including Act 57).
Ensure compliance with ADA and all federal, state, and local employment laws.
Handle employee separations, exit interviews, and representation in post-employment proceedings.