Director - Human Resources

Director Of Human Resources

The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri is hiring a director for the department of human resources. The director of human resources will work within the court's structure as part of the office of the court administrator. The role involves leading the department within the court's policies, practices, and personnel administration, while also operating within applicable law, court rules, and the ethical standards required in the court environment.

General responsibilities include recruitment, salary administration, payroll processing, benefits liaison with state and county providers, compliance monitoring, employee orientation, and training for court personnel.

The position is full-time in-office with benefits.

The court administrator is the appointing authority and provides direct supervision to the position. The director of human resources will provide direct supervision to personnel in the department.

Typical duties and responsibilities include :

• Recruitment of court personnel, including an equal opportunity process for posting, screening, testing, selection, and drug testing.
• Compensation management within the court salary position classifications, pay plans, and salary administration.
• Assigned employee relations tasks, including accommodation requests, employee recognition and retention, personnel record maintenance, and general employee relations.
• Manage leaves of absence and accommodation requests consistent with court policy.
• Oversee payroll processes and serve as the liaison with the state and county payroll departments.
• Administer the shared leave program and other resources for court employees.
• Coordinate training in support of court personnel and operations.
• Facilitate workers' compensation reporting and other necessary tasks.
• Develop and manage a departmental budget within court guidelines.
• Participate and assist in special projects and committees as assigned by the court administrator.

The minimum education requirements for the position include a bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field, and at least ten years of work experience in a human resources specialist or generalist capacity, including five years at a senior-level human resources management position.

Equal opportunity employer.