HR MANAGER-COURTS

Socket.dev; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with County contributions

Low cost medical, vision, dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Court Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for the 51st Judicial District, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance. You will advise on hiring panels, ensure lawful hiring, manage background checks, and support leadership on complex HR issues.

You will collaborate with County HR and AOPC, update HR policies, lead training programs, and oversee HRIS reporting while ensuring ADA and employment law compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Experience coordinating training programs and leadership development.
• Knowledge of HRIS, employment law, and public sector personnel administration.
• HR certifications (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred but not required.
• Experience in government, judicial, or county court environments desirable.
• Criminal background checks and fingerprinting as directed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance.
• Serve as strategic advisor on hiring panels and ensure fair hiring practices.
• Manage background checks and required certifications.
• Guide leadership on complex HR issues and conduct investigations.
• Lead bias reduction and harassment prevention training; maintain open-door policy.
• Collaborate with County HR and AOPC on policies and reporting; update job descriptions and HR manuals.
• Ensure ADA and all employment laws compliance; manage separations and exit interviews.

Skills

5+ years HR experience

Training program coordination

HRIS systems knowledge

HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR)

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

The Court Human Resources Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for the 51st Judicial District, including the Court of Common Pleas, Court Administration, Magisterial District Courts, Department of Probation Services, Domestic Relations Section, and the Law Library. This position develops and implements HR strategies that support organizational goals, employee engagement, and professional development.

This position oversee all human resources functions for the Court, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance. You act as a strategic advisor on hiring panels, ensure fair and lawful hiring practices, manage background checks and required certifications (CLEAN, JNET, CJIS), and serve as the primary HR contact for all Court departments. You guide leadership on complex HR issues, conduct or oversee investigations, support bias reduction and harassment prevention training, and maintain an open-door approach for staff.

You collaborate closely with County Human Resources and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), ensuring alignment on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS systems, and legal requirements. You develop and update job descriptions, lead updates to HR policies and manuals, oversee training programs, manage HR-related databases and reporting (including Act 57), and ensure compliance with ADA and all federal, state, and local employment laws. You also handle employee separations, exit interviews, and representation in post-employment proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance coordination.
3. Experience coordinating training programs and supporting leadership development initiatives.
4. Knowledge of HRIS systems, employment law, and public sector personnel administration.
5. HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred but not required.
6. Experience in government, judicial, or county court environments is highly desirable.
7. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
8. Criminal background checks and clearances, including but not limited to fingerprinting, as directed.

Required Documentation:

1. Cover Letter and Resume.
2. Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center.

Status: Full Time / Exempt, benefit eligible

Compensation: Starting salary is $64,331.02 per year with consideration given to relevant experience and qualifications.

Job closes on September 21, 2026.

We offer excellent benefit package including low cost medical, vision, dental, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and pension plan with County contributions.

EOE/M/F/V/D