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Description
The AOC is a people-centered service organization focused on its values of Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, and Teamwork. With over 420 employees, a FY 23-25 operating budget of $445 million, and an expanding book of business, the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a credible, creative, and compassionate leader to help the Office of Human Resources navigate the path forward. As the Associate Director – Office of Human Resources, you are an organizational leader who reports directly to the State Court Administrator/AOC Director.
At the AOC, we’re inviting you to join an exciting team where each day brings new challenges, growth and the chance to make a real impact on AOC employees, Washington Courts, and Washingtonians. As our Associate Director – Office of Human Resources, you’ll be the architect of our most valuable asset – our people. You’ll develop, coordinate, and administer dynamic human resource programs that empower our vibrant workforce. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our Executive Leadership and Management Teams, guiding them through complex HR landscapes that impact not just the AOC, but the entire judicial branch! This is not just a role; it’s an opportunity where your expertise and passion make waves.
If you’re ready to take this exciting leap into your next great professional adventure, don’t wait! We want to meet YOU! Together, let’s create a future that’s bright, bold, and full of potential.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Associate Director of Human Resources
Administrative Services Division
Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2025-20
Status: Regular: Full-Time
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 01: $149,184 - $152,400 per year (DOQ)
Opens: March 7, 2025
Closes: April 6, 2025 Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.
Start Date: June 1, 2025. The successful candidate will work with the incumbent for two months before taking over the position on August 1, 2025. The incumbent will then transition into a technical role support until retirement in 2027.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in office at least three (3) days per week.
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Performs full supervisory duties which include onboarding, orientation, and training; setting and communicating job requirements, managing performance expectations and standards; coordination and implementation of work assignments and project plans; guiding, mentoring, and motivating staff; taking action on leave requests; approving overtime, travel, coordinating and managing training, purchases and equipment; resolving workplace conflicts; managing work and telework schedules; workforce planning; making recommendations to the State Court Administrator/Administrative Services Division Director regarding hiring, discipline and termination actions; and acting as liaison to other AOC service sections (e.g., IT, Staff Services, Financial Services) for the unit.
- Responsible for the management and operation of the Human Resources section of the Administrative Office of the Courts, which includes classification; compensation; recruitment, assessment and selection; onboarding; work authorization; employment law compliance; diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging; staff and leadership development and training; employee recognition and engagement; reasonable accommodation; equal employment opportunity reporting; leave laws and policy assistance; personnel action processing; HR data collection and tracking; legislation analysis; interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies and procedures; and other functions relating to human resource administration.
- Provides advice and consultation to AOC leadership with regard to the organization’s sensitive, complex, or critical human resource issues.
- Provides consultation on corrective and disciplinary actions, representing the organization with employment claims or complaints, .
- Represents agency on human resource matters interfacing with other state agencies.
- Communicates and participates in meetings with HR professionals in state government to share information and collaborate on Washington state employment issues.
- Performs special assignments or projects assigned by the State Court Administrator.
- Performs other work as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field
- Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one-year human resource related experience.
AND
- Ten (10) years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including supervising human resources staff, facilitating organizational development or change, and advising and consulting on human resource issues.
Relevant professional human resource-related experience may be substituted year for year for education requirement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
- Juris Doctor degree; attorney licensed in Washington with experience in employment law.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates expert level knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
- Critical thinking and decision making.
- Results oriented.
- Ability to solve difficult and complex strategic business problems and provide appropriate recommendations and sound advice.
- Ability to function effectively in a highly political environment.
- Effective communications with others both spoken and in writing.
- Ability to build trust and open communications.
- Ability to resolve issues and/or conflicts among individuals or groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, and other constituents.
- Establish and maintain interpersonal leadership skills and abilities
- Understanding of high-level and big picture views.
Supplemental Information
If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that women, people of color, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Administrative Office of the Courts, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles.
For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is not eligible overtime.
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
Salary : $149,184 - $152,400
