Director of Human Resources - Job Announcement

Job Announcement

Director of Human Resources
Bismarck, North Dakota

Salary & Benefits: $4,876-$5,553 monthly, State Benefits Package

Closing Date: August 12, 2008

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for administering the statewide human resources management, risk management and employee safety programs for the North Dakota Judicial System, including the development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, and rules.

Essential Functions:

Develops and implements policies and procedures pertinent to all phases of human resources, risk management and employee safety activity within the judiciary.

Evaluates organizational needs and monitors statutory requirements to ensure an effective and efficient human resource management system and compliance with all laws and rules pertinent to human resources management, including, but not limited to, fair labor standards, employee-management relations, civil rights, risk management and employee safety and health.

Provides advice and recommendations to administrators on human resource management issues and interprets personnel policies, laws and procedures for judges and judicial employees.

Assists judges and administrators in analyzing and projecting staffing needs and conducts activities associated with recruitment, selection, and retention of employees.

Develops and monitors the judicial employee salary administration plan.

Provides staff services to the Personnel Policy Board and other committees as assigned.

Develops communications to inform employees concerning personnel issues, policies, procedures and other human resource issues and programs.

Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public or judicial administration or closely related area and five years of increasingly responsible management experience in the area of human resource management and personnel administration, preferably in a court environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950) and a resume. Applications are available at local job service offices or online at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html.

Submit Application and Resume to:

North Dakota Supreme Court
Attn: Human Resources
600 East Boulevard, Dept 180
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530
Phone: (701) 328-4216
Fax: (701) 328-2092

Application material must be received at the address above no later than 5:00 p.m., on August 12, 2008.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and are eligible to claim veteran's preference must include a copy of their DD Form 214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the North Dakota Veteran's Affairs Office.

Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application process may call Human Resources at (701) 328-4216.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

July 22, 2008