Human Resources Assistant Job in Phoenix, AZ

Vacancy No. 24-60 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $45,346.00 to $51,974.00 Grade 24 to 24
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/24/2024 Close Date 11/29/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Phoenix, AZ


Summary

This position is part of a Consolidated Human Resources Division & reports to the Human Resources Director. The incumbent's responsibilities include providing human resources services to the U.S. District Court, U.S. Probation, & U.S. Pretrial Services Office in the District of Arizona.

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Clarification from the agency

NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4669955/human-resources-assistant

Duties

Position Overview
The United States District Court, District of Arizona is seeking a Human Resources Assistant 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 and U.S. Probation Office in the District of Arizona. The Consolidated Human Resources Division provides services to both law enforcement and non-law enforcement covered positions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • DRUG TESTING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

DRUG TESTING

Qualifications

Qualifications

- Requires at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to work performed at the CL 23.
- Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices of human resources administration and involved the routine use of automated human resources systems.
- Experience with human resources procedures and practices as they relate to human resources management and processing related paperwork and transactions.
- Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.
- The incumbent must be able to maintain confidentiality professionally.
Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field of academic study such as human resources, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have one or more years of Federal Judiciary human resources experience.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Representative 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.

Education

EDUCATION:

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience. Please visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4669955/human-resources-assistant to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions, you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following with their application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4669955/human-resources-assistant

- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to this 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.

Attachments should be submitted as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.pdf documents. Other formats are not acceptable.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4669955/human-resources-assistant to submit an online application, including the items listed under Required Documents below.
NOTE: Applications are ONLY accepted online at the Disctrict of Arizona's online application site and NOT via the blue apply button on this site.

Agency contact information

Michelle Lindsay
Address
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
401 W Washington St
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
US
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Next steps

After we receive application packages (including all required documents) to the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azd.uscourts/jobs/4669955/human-resources-assistant, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.