HR MANAGER-COURTS

Adams County Pa; Gettysburg (Adams County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, vision, dental

Pension plan with County contributions

Job summary

Adams County Pa in Gettysburg, PA seeks a HR Manager for the Courts to provide strategic leadership of all HR functions across multiple court entities. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and policy development, coordinating with County HR and AOPC.

Required are 5+ years in HR, associate’s degree, and knowledge of ADA and public sector regulations; SHRM-CP/PHR preferred. Competitive salary with strong benefits and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, business, or public administration is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience including relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Experience coordinating training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and public sector employment practices.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR for the 51st Judicial District, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with ADA and all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and update job descriptions and HR policies; manage trainings and HRIS data.
• Serve as strategic advisor on hiring panels; handle background checks and certifications.
• Collaborate with County HR and AOPC; conduct investigations and advocate bias reduction.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Compliance

HRIS

Public sector HR

Harassment training

Policy development

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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HR MANAGER-COURTS

Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US 1 Attachments

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 and acts as a strategic advisor on hiring panels, ensure fair and lawful hiring practices, manage background checks and required certifications (CLEAN, JNET, CJIS), and serves as the primary HR contact for all Court departments. The right candidate will 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.

This position is expected to 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, and also handle employee separations, exit interviews, and representation in post-employment proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Required Documentation:

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

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.