Human Resources Officer

STATE OF NEVADA-JUDICIAL BRANCH • Carson City, NV

9d • $103,554 - $132,044 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Officer oversees the administration of the Supreme Court of Nevada's human resources and payroll functions and reports to the Chief Operating Officer within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The position provides general supervision of assigned staff and serves as a resource to Court leadership, managers, and employees on personnel matters. Its work spans recruitment and retention, payroll administration, benefits and leave management, performance management, training and development, workplace safety, and compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The position collaborates with fiscal staff to oversee payroll operations, provides technical guidance on payroll tax withholding, deductions, reporting, and regulatory compliance, maintains effective internal controls, resolves complex payroll issues, and ensures compliance with financial and audit requirements. It provides guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation; conducts workplace investigations; and prepares findings and recommendations. The role also oversees classification and compensation programs, workforce planning, organizational and position reviews, and policy development.

The Human Resources Officer supports organizational objectives and a positive workplace culture, helping maintain a professional, accountable, and high-performing workforce. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement and help identify innovative approaches to workforce and organizational challenges. The position may be located in Carson City or Las Vegas. After an initial training period, a hybrid remote/in-office schedule may be available. Statewide travel is required, and evening, weekend, or after-hours work may be required.

If approved for remote or hybrid work, the incumbent must work at least 40 hours in the office per pay period according to a supervisor-approved schedule; remaining hours may be worked remotely subject to operational needs and applicable policies. The incumbent must be able to manage responsibilities effectively from a remote location, supervise employees remotely as needed, and use virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams. Employees approved for remote work must provide a secure internet connection with a minimum download speed of 50–100 Mbps; higher speeds may be necessary when the connection is shared.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources and payroll administration, including at least two years of supervisory, lead worker, or program management experience.
• Knowledge of human resources and payroll practices, including recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, leave administration, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and regulatory requirements, including federal and state payroll tax requirements, employee and employer tax withholding, wage and hour laws, payroll deductions, reporting obligations, and payroll reconciliation; ability to identify discrepancies and provide technical guidance on payroll-related matters.
• Commitment to continuous HR training and professional development, including maintaining current knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and emerging workforce issues.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII, and knowledge of applicable state employment laws and related requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues professionally, discreetly, and confidentially.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to advise leadership and build collaborative working relationships.
• Working knowledge of leadership development principles, including emotional intelligence, employee engagement, communication strategies, coaching techniques, and professional skill development.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the Supreme Court of Nevada's human resources and payroll functions.
• Provide general supervision of assigned staff and serve as a resource to Court leadership, managers, and employees on personnel matters.
• Administer recruitment and retention, payroll, benefits and leave, performance management, training and development, and workplace safety functions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with fiscal staff to oversee payroll operations and provide technical guidance on payroll taxes, withholding, deductions, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain effective payroll internal controls, resolve complex payroll issues, and ensure compliance with financial and audit requirements.
• Advise on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Oversee classification and compensation programs, workforce planning, organizational and position reviews, and policy development.
• Support organizational objectives, continuous improvement, and a positive, professional, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Participation in the Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• Voluntary deferred compensation program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Work-life balance and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager