Senior HR Manager, Public Sector & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, vision, dental

Pension plan with County contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Court of Common Pleas in the 51st Judicial District seeks a Court Human Resources Manager to provide strategic leadership of all HR functions for the Court and related offices. The role oversees recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance, serving as a trusted advisor on hiring panels and investigations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with County HR and the AOPC to align policies, HRIS systems, training programs, and legal requirements while

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 fingerprinting, as directed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all HR functions for the Court and related offices.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee relations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on hiring panels and ensure fair and lawful hiring practices.
• Guide leadership on complex HR issues, investigations, bias reduction and harassment prevention training.
• Collaborate with County HR and AOPC on policies, payroll, benefits, HRIS, and legal requirements.
• Develop and update job descriptions; lead updates to HR policies and manuals; oversee training programs.
• Manage HR databases and reporting (including Act 57) and ensure compliance with ADA and employment laws.
• Handle separations, exit interviews, and post-employment representation.

Skills

HR experience

Training coordination

HRIS knowledge

Employment law knowledge

Background checks & clearances

Education

Associate’s degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred

Job description

Court of Common Pleas in the 51st Judicial District seeks a Court Human Resources Manager to provide strategic leadership of all HR functions for the Court and related offices. The role oversees recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance, serving as a trusted advisor on hiring panels and investigations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with County HR and the AOPC to align policies, HRIS systems, training programs, and legal requirements while