Job Description

Position Title:

Principal Human Resources Specialist

Effective Date:

February 2025

Salary Grade/Range:

Grade 16 / $71,571 - $90,000

FLSA Status:

Exempt - Administrative

EEO Job Category:

Professional

To be considered for this position, please apply on our careers page:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/issc

General Position Summary

:

The Principal Human Resources Specialist provides highly complex, specialized professional human resources services for the Idaho Supreme Court in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, employee relations, performance management, compensation, job classification, and onboarding. This professional position works as a subject matter expert with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager.

How We Work:

The Administrative Office of the Courts is committed to supporting the mission of the Idaho Courts using an agile approach that aligns strategy, work, and capacity. This approach empowers our employees to respond quickly and efficiently to meet the needs of our customers: citizens, courts, judges, employees, and other stakeholders. We believe in continual improvement of our services and products to better serve and support our customers and the evolving environment. Courts employees are future-focused, take initiative, and are personally responsible for work delivery and professional growth. Our leaders are committed to professional development and growth of employees by empowering and supporting motivated individuals; providing clarity and focus for projects; giving those individuals the environment and support they need; and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, learning, trust, and shared accountability.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

:

(The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent of this position may be required to perform.)

Provides human resources consultation and policy interpretation on a wide variety of complex issues;

Advises managers and staff on complex employee relations issues, performance management, and interpretation of employment laws, and Court policy;

Leads human resources initiatives and contributes to state-wide HR initiatives;

Implements HR projects and service initiatives, including supervisory training or education;

Researches human resources matters, analyzes information, prepares and monitors reports;

Manages the classification and compensation program and serves as the subject matter expert in Human Resources for description, classification, and compensation;

Writes and/or reviews job descriptions, grades job descriptions, and recommends appropriate compensation;

Responds to management and employee inquiries regarding federal and state employment law as well as judicial branch policies and procedures;

Develops improved managerial procedures and practices for the Idaho Supreme Court;

Compiles and analyzes information on various human resource topics; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations as appropriate;

Coaches, counsels, and advises justices, judges, trial court administrators, division directors, and other people leaders regarding performance development and performance management;

Participates in the investigation of employees issues and recommends appropriate outcomes to the Human Resources Director;

Reviews or writes disciplinary or termination documents;

Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various systems, and management and program performance;

Researches, writes, or revises personnel policies for review by the Human Resources Director;

Maintains policy manuals;

Provides advice to division directors regarding organizational structure or staffing issues;

Provides guidance and assistance to Human Resource Division staff;

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Idaho Courts reserve the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the major responsibilities of the position.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field;

A minimum of five years of experience providing human resources generalist duties; in-depth experience in the areas of policy development, classification and compensation, and performance management is required.

Preference may be given to candidates with supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations;

Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices;

Knowledge of employee relations practices and performance management;

Knowledge of compensation and job classification including Hay rating;

Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes and procedures;

Knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word and Excel;

Knowledge of the practices and principles of state government and court personnel administration preferred;

Skill in presenting facts and recommendations verbally and in writing;

Skill in working cooperatively with others;

Skill in conducting effective interviews;

Skill in analyzing and classifying positions and developing compensation recommendations;

Ability to work with a high level of independence;

Ability to develop, apply and interpret human resources policies and procedures;

Ability to analyze human resource management problems and develop alternatives and recommendations;

Ability to maintain calm and use reason to manage difficult or emotional situations;

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with individuals throughout the organization;

Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and management, other agencies, and the public;

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The Idaho Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need accommodation for applying or interviewing, please notify human resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,571.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Human Resource Generalist: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boise, ID 83702