Chief Human Resources Officer

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Marin Superior Court serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team, shaping the talent strategy and workplace culture for the judicial branch's workforce. Housed in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center, the Court operates as an independent employer distinct from both the County and the State, governed by the unique framework of the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act.  

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. The list is not exhaustive. The Senior Research Attorney may perform any or all of the listed duties, and may be assigned related duties that are not listed below. 

1. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures relating to all phases of integrated human resources management systems.

 2. Supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff assigned to the human resources function; hires and trains staff; conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary actions for subordinate staff.

 3. Prepares and maintains the formal Court Personnel Plan and the Court's Employee Protection System including policies, procedures and related documents.

 4. Advises the Court Executive Officer, judges, managers, supervisors, and employees in the interpretation and application of the Court Personnel Plan and the Court Employee Protection System.

 5. Researches, develops and recommends equal employment opportunity, diversity and Americans with Disabilities Act policies and programs within the Court Employee Protection System.

 6. Counsels Court administration and employees on such matters as the retirement system, employee performance evaluations, personnel records, disciplinary actions, grievances, employee development and training, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, payroll and benefits administration and workers' compensation.

 7. Administers, designs and implements a wide variety of Court employee benefit programs.

 8. Directs the preparation of recruitment plans and materials and performs analysis and evaluation of written, oral and performance tests and other selection processes including directing the organization and oversight of screening and evaluation of candidate's qualifications.

 9. Oversees employee selection process including interviewing candidates and making recommendations, proctoring performance appraisal boards and overseeing the background and/or reference checking process and making job/salary offers.

 10. Directs the development of, or personally develops a variety of selection tools or techniques utilizing cooperative or commercial sources for the rental or purchase of selection instruments, and ensures regulations governing their use are followed.

 11. Oversees the development and maintenance of the Court's classification and compensation plan including conducting organizational and position classification studies, and preparing class specifications and related reports.

 12. Analyzes or directs the conduct and analysis of a variety of surveys and analytical studies regarding organizational, compensation, classification, benefit and related issues.

 13. Oversees and administers the Court's Workers' Compensation plan contracts and investigates claims as appropriate.

 14. Participates in labor negotiations and provides assistance to negotiators in Court employee labor relations; administers the Court Employer-Employee Labor Relations Rules and presents study results to bargaining unit representatives; partners with bargaining unit representatives to resolve grievances and issues and to interpret contract provisions.

 15. Advises and supports to the Court in performance, discipline and grievance matters, interpretation of memoranda of understanding, and interpretation and application of personnel rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

 16. Develops staff training plans and acts as a training resource to Court staff.

 17. Represents the Court in public and professional areas relating to human resources management.

 18. Maintains continuous positive relationships with Court administration, judges and employee groups for the purpose of policy development, problem solving and long-range planning.

 19. Prepares and reviews a variety of written selection materials, analytical reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.

 20. Directs the maintenance of accurate records and personnel files.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the equivalent of:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, personnel administration, industrial relations, public policy, psychology or a field related to the work and four years of increasingly responsible experience involving the direction of and policy determination for comprehensive human resources programs in a public agency, including two years of supervisory experience in human resources functions such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration or related.

A master's degree or human resources certification, PHR or SHRM-CP is desirable.

Superior Court experience and working with unionized staff in a human resources capacity is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: Theory, principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and job analysis, compensation and benefits administration, employee development, and performance planning and appraisal; principles and practices of supervisory techniques including management/employee coaching, facilitation, and progressive discipline processes; principles and practices of administration, organization, management and employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline; principles and practices of labor relations, including negotiating techniques and MOU administration including applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions; research methods, market analysis techniques and report preparation, and modern trends in human resource program development; equal employment and affirmative action laws, policies and guidelines; organizational structures, job analysis and job design; principles and practices of compensation and performance reward systems, including salary and benefits survey and analysis methodology; computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
 
 SKILL IN: Operating a computer and driving a motor vehicle.
 
ABILITY TO: Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements; collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data; plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other written materials; meet critical time deadlines; communicate orally, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and persuasion; recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyze situations, select alternatives, recognize consequences of proposed action, negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implement recommendations; analyze and make sound recommendations on complex human resources issues; evaluate alternatives and make appropriate, creative recommendations; communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; deal tactfully and courteously with the public; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judicial officers, court personnel, governmental agencies and members of the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen; intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.