Description

The Alaska Court System is looking for a dedicated professional to join our administrative team and promote access to justice as the Deputy Human Resources Director. The incumbent will provide advice and counsel to managers, supervisors, judicial officers, and employees on a wide variety of human resources and employee relations issues.  This position will assist the HR Director in the creation and review of classification processes for the court.    

Personnel Relations:

In accordance with statutes, regulations, policies and rules applicable to the Alaska Court System, provide professional human resource services to managers and supervisors in the areas of HR consulting, employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and organizational development;
Lead or conduct investigations of the most serious cases including discrimination, harassment, and improper conduct;
Counsel and coach supervisors on how to conduct investigations; recommend corrective or disciplinary action.

Classification:

Draft, review, revise and approve position classification changes;
Provide training to HR staff, supervisors, and employees on the classification process;
Conduct classification reviews and recommend changes to the HR Director and Administrative Director;
Conduct FLSA reviews and determine overtime eligibility.

Other Responsibilities:

Evaluate the need for new or revised policies and procedures;
Engage employees in the ADA interactive accommodation process;
Act as the primary point of contact for HR issues when the HR Director is away from office;
Act as back-up to the HR Analyst and Payroll Supervisor when they are out of the office or need assistance.

The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Please detail your experience in these areas in your letter of interest:

Experience working with managers and employees on personnel relations matters.
Knowledge of classification and position management.
Experience investigating concerns of harassment and discrimination.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations including the ADA, FLSA, and FMLA; and experience applying these laws in employment situations.
Experience in labor relations working with collective bargaining agreements and union representatives.
Experience promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Requirements

Three years of professional human resource experience in employment law compliance, employee/labor relations, payroll, recruitment, classification, or training.
OR
Three years of advanced professional administrative or managerial experience where a substantial part of the duty assignment was the performance of human resource work.
OR
Five years of experience as a supervisor with the Alaska Court System.
OR
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree. 

Preferred but not required:  SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.