Human Resources Specialist

HR Jobs; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Bankruptcy Court is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to deliver HR support for the clerk’s office, judicial officers, and chambers staff in Wilmington, Delaware.

This permanent role covers core employment lifecycle services including benefits administration, payroll processing, and recruitment activities, with onsite duties in Wilmington. The position emphasizes integrity, discretion, and strong customer service in a government HR environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude with self-motivation.
• Professional demeanor.
• Discretion.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of support for clerk’s office staff, judicial officers, and chambers staff.
• Carry out benefits administration and payroll processing.
• Support recruitment efforts and related HR coordination.
• Manage onboarding and orientation processes for new employees.
• Assist with performance management activities.
• Proactively manage elements of the employment lifecycle from initiation through ongoing administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Professional demeanor

Discretion

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

The Delaware Bankruptcy Court is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to deliver HR support for the clerk’s office, judicial officers, and chambers staff in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a permanent position responsible for core employment lifecycle services, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and recruitment activities.

Role Scope

The Human Resources Specialist provides HR services to staff across the clerk’s office, judicial officers, and chambers. The position performs a broad set of HR functions, ensuring consistent administration of workforce processes and proactive management of employment-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of support for clerk’s office staff, judicial officers, and chambers staff.


• Carry out benefits administration and payroll processing.


• Support recruitment efforts and related HR coordination.


• Manage onboarding and orientation processes for new employees.


• Assist with performance management activities.


• Proactively manage elements of the employment lifecycle from initiation through ongoing administration.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Strong work ethic.


• Positive attitude with self-motivation.


• Professional demeanor.


• Discretion.


• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Position Details

• Organization: Delaware Bankruptcy Court


• Location: Wilmington, DE (onsite)


• Appointment Type: Permanent


• Classification Level/Grade: CL 27-28


• Salary: USD 65,820 - 97,807 per year


• Announcement Number: 27-01

Application Window

• Opening Date: 09/24/2026


• Closing Date: 10/23/2026