Human Resources Generalist

Summary

The United States District Court, District of Arizona is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in the Phoenix location. This position is part of a Consolidated Human Resources Division and reports to the Human Resources Director. The incumbent's responsibilities include providing human resources services to the U.S. District Court, including judges and their staff, as well as to the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office in the District of Arizona.

Duties

Assists with processing a variety of human resources and payroll actions, such as appointments, promotions, separations, etc. Processes workers compensation claims. Gathers data for required reports, such as telework, fair employment practices, and workers compensation. Supports the recruitment process, including preparing and distributing announcements, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks. Reviews applications for completeness and determines if applicants meet minimum qualification requirements. Assists in administering background and investigations checks, employment tests, and issuing credentials and building access cards. Assists with new employee orientation, ensuring proper completion of new hire paperwork. Supports the processing of Judicial Externs with background checks, scheduling onboarding meetings, and maintaining associated records. Maintains and monitors human resources records, including payroll, leave and time keeping records using Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), adhering to national and court guidelines for multiple court units. Tracks and enters time sensitive data, such as employees' date of promotion, performance evaluations, and step increases for multiple court units. Assists with benefits program coordination including maintaining and distributing benefits materials, processing forms, addressing routine benefits questions and resolving benefits issues for multiple court units. Coordinates human resources related events including the annual health fair. Communicates human resources policy information. Assists with coordination and delivery of HR related programs for multiple court units by assisting with preparing materials and resources, and scheduling resources (e.g., meeting rooms, web-based resources, etc.). Assist with training activities within the court unit, such as maintaining training records, assisting with preparing materials and resources, and scheduling resources. Occasional travel to divisional offices within the District of Arizona.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position. Background investigation Pre-employment drug test

Qualifications and evaluation

Complete applications will be reviewed based on Judiciary qualification standards. Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated based upon the question responses they provide during the structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions, the applicant should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what they did, and the outcome.

Education

Preference will be given to applicants who have one or more years of Federal Judiciary human resources experience.

Benefits

Federal benefits include, but not limited to: Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified. Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits) Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period). Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit Subsidy. On-site fitness center (Phoenix only) Flexible schedule options.

How to apply

Please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts. Applications are only accepted on our website. Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

Required documents

Applicants must submit the following with their online application: Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. Three professional references. Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor. Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees. The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed. Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant's own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided. All promotions are subject to the approval of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit). Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.