Human Resources Manager

U.S. Courts; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

12 federal holidays

Health benefits

Public transportation subsidy

EAP

FERS retirement

Job summary

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia seeks a Human Resources Manager for its Alexandria office. The role requires strong knowledge of HR and regulatory guidelines, plus excellent organization and communication to liaise between staff, management, and external HR offices.

The position offers a comprehensive federal benefits package and opportunities to contribute to a high-standards legal environment in a government office.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have training or experience in human resources and business management.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex regulations or policy guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between staff, management, and outside HR offices.
• Manage multiple administrative processes with attention to detail.
• Research and interpret complex regulations or policy guidelines related to HR.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat to handle documents and records.

Skills

HR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager position in our Alexandria location. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.

A generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent court employees including: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 12 paid federal holidays per year. Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA). Public transportation subsidy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions). Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF)

The role requires strong knowledge of judicial rules and regulations, exceptional organizational and recordkeeping skills, and the ability to serve as a liaison between staff, management, and outside HR offices. This is a detail-oriented position suited to someone comfortable managing multiple ongoing administrative processes simultaneously. A successful applicant will have training or experience in human resources and business management; the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex regulations or policy guidelines; attention to detail; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or HR field, experience in federal court operations, or law office operations preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.