Human Resources Officer

STATE OF NEVADA-JUDICIAL BRANCH • Carson City, NV

4d • $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. The position provides general supervision of assigned staff and serves as a resource to Court leadership, managers, and employees on personnel matters. Responsibilities include 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 support payroll operations, maintain effective internal controls, and ensure compliance with financial and audit requirements.

The position provides guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation. This role conducts workplace investigations and prepares findings and recommendations. Responsibilities also include oversight of classification and compensation programs, workforce planning activities, organizational and position reviews, and policy development. Through effective administration of human resources programs and services, the position supports organizational objectives, promotes a positive workplace culture, and helps maintain a professional, accountable, and high-performing workforce.

This position will join a highly professional organization with an experienced and collaborative team dedicated to supporting the administration of justice in Nevada. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by building upon the Court's recognition as a Best Employer and helping identify innovative and effective approaches to workforce and organizational challenges. The ideal candidate will value collaboration, professionalism, and accountability while seeking creative ways to deliver core services and support the evolving needs of the Court.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources and payroll administration.
• 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, payroll processing, and compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and related requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise leadership and build collaborative working relationships.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of leadership development principles, including emotional intelligence, employee engagement, communication strategies, coaching techniques, and professional skill development.
• Ability to work effectively and manage responsibilities from a remote location if approved for remote or hybrid work.
• Ability to supervise employees remotely, as needed, if approved for remote or hybrid work.
• Proficiency in using virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams if approved for remote or hybrid work.
• Must provide own secure internet connection capable of supporting all job functions if approved for remote work.
• Minimum internet speed of 50–100 Mbps download required if approved for remote work; higher speeds may be necessary if the connection is shared within the household.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the administration of human resources and payroll functions.
• Provides general supervision of assigned staff.
• Serves as a resource to Court leadership, managers, and employees on personnel matters.
• Manages recruitment and retention.
• Administers payroll.
• Manages benefits and leave.
• Oversees performance management.
• Facilitates training and development.
• Ensures workplace safety.
• Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with fiscal staff to support payroll operations, maintain effective internal controls, and ensure compliance with financial and audit requirements.
• Provides guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Conducts workplace investigations and prepares findings and recommendations.
• Oversees classification and compensation programs.
• Manages workforce planning activities.
• Conducts organizational and position reviews.
• Develops policies.
• Supports organizational objectives through effective administration of human resources programs and services.
• Promotes a positive workplace culture.
• Helps maintain a professional, accountable, and high-performing workforce.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies innovative and effective approaches to workforce and organizational challenges.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family are offered.
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Flexibility: a work-life balance beyond compare!

What This Job Offers

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