Administrative Specialist , Confidential *REPOST

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.

Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The salary range for this position is $52,593.71 to $86,166.03 for Schedule A, and $52,593.71 to $81,857.73 for Schedule

B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule

A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule

B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not apply.

• Provide human resources support for the unit.
• Interpret and communicate human resources policies, rules, laws and/or regulations.
• Draft and compose routine correspondence, prepare reports, and/or proposals.
• Verify entered data against source documents.
• Review confidential employee records.
• Assist with employee and labor relations matters, administer the recruitment and selection process for professional, paraprofessional and clerical positions.
• Monitor onboarding documents.
• Calculate salary data.
• Monitor working test period/probationary period documentation.
• Participate in team or work unit meetings and special projects.
• Establish work relationships with internal and external customers, including state agencies and other outside organizations.
• Recommend improvements in operating procedures and/or administrative practices.
• Serve on committees and/or task forces.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the vicinage training unit and attend job fairs and community outreach events.
• Travel occasionally within the State of New Jersey.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge in the areas of payroll processing, benefits administration, salary administration, classification, labor/employee relations, training, selection/recruitment and/or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action is helpful.
• Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
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