About this opportunity
New Jersey Courts lists this Administrative Specialist 3, Confidential opportunity in trenton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Human Resources ProfessionalThe Mercer Vicinage is seeking a Human Resources professional who is motivated and committed to providing quality customer service. The successful candidate must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Under the general direction of the Human Resources Division Manager and the Assistant Human Resources Division Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical human resource advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees in the areas of benefits; leave administration; the Family Medical Leave Act and the NJ Family Leave Act; Workers' Compensation; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); recruitment and selection; classification; and compensation.REMOTE WORK: 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.Example of DutiesLeave Coordinator Duties:Administer employee leave requests under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), and other related leave programs.Review and determine employee eligibility for leave based on applicable legal requirements, employer policy, and supporting documentation.Provide employees with guidance and support regarding available leave options through phone, email, and in-person consultationTrack and manage continuous, intermittent, and reduced schedule leave to ensure accurate usage and timely processing.Distribute required notices, forms, certifications, and written communications related to leave rights, responsibilities, and designation.Review medical certifications and related documentation for completeness, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations.Communicate with employees regarding leave status, documentation deadlines, recertification requirements, benefits continuation, and return-to-work expectations.Assist with coordinating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests with employeesMaintain accurate, confidential, and well-organized leave records in compliance with recordkeeping and privacy requirements.Monitor leave balances, timelines, and expiration dates to ensure proper designation, follow-up, and case closure.Prepare reports, tracking logs, summaries, and audit documentation related to leave activity, trends, and compliance metrics.Additional Human Resources Duties:Assist with recruitment for both classified and unclassified positionsAdvise management on Human Resources issuesCoordinate or assist with workers' compensation claimsInterpret Judiciary policies, regulations, laws, bargaining unit agreements, and the NJ Administrative Code and communicate this information to management and vicinage staffCompile reports, maintain spreadsheets, and prepare correspondence for disseminationFacilitate training sessions on Human Resources related topicsProcess transactions in various Human Resources information systemsParticipate in team meetings, special projects, and committeesPerform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's DegreeExperience: Three years of professional experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, salary administration, classification, labor/employee relations, training, selection/recruitment and/or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action.Substitution: 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's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience.Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )Supplemental InformationDriver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.BenefitsNew Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coveragePublic Employee's Retirement System pension programFederal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of serviceGenerous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidaysVoluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSaveNJBest 529 College Savings PlanMember Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans
Worksite address
trenton, NJ, 08601, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.