JOB
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $61,749.69 to $100,154.67 for Schedule A, and $61,749.69 to $95,146.95 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Atlantic Cape May Vicinage is seeking a highly self-motivated individual with excellent written and oral communication skills who is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service. Under the direction of the Human Resources Division Manager and the Assistant Human Resources Division Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem solving, communication, organizational, administrative, and mathematical reasoning skills. The candidate must also have the ability to adapt to change and adjust multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment to produce optimal outcomes. The selected individual must have knowledge of HR practices including federal, state, and local government employment regulations, and the ability to interpret them and Judiciary policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreements to communicate information to management and staff.
NOTE: Travel within the multi-county vicinage may be required.
If additional position(s) become available in this division within 5 months of the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this position may be used to fill any future positions.
Locations: Candidate may be assigned to any of these locations; Atlantic City, Mays Landing, and/or Cape May Court House. Applicants are advised of the possibility that the individual selected for this position may be reassigned to another location within Atlantic & Cape May vicinage based on operational need.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
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Provide technical human resource advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees in areas including but not limited to: recruitment and selection, leave administration including Family Medical Leave Act and NJ Family Leave Act, Workers Compensation, tuition aid program, benefits administration, payroll processing, and exit processing.
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Compile reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with state agencies and other outside organizations.
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Facilitate training sessions on human resources related topics.
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Conduct new employee processing or orientation sessions.
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Compose routine and complex correspondence.
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Process transactions in HR information systems such as classification, compensation, position control, and payroll, and perform audits to ensure integrity of HR systems.
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Participate in team or work unit meetings.
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Serve on committees or working groups.
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Familiarize self in the discipline and grievance process and assist in the collection of materials and documents related to employee discipline and grievance issues.
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Assist with the preparation and audit of staff salary increases and payroll.
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Perform other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
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