Human Resources Program Coordinator

About the position

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeal. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, veterans' benefits, and public safety officers' benefits claims. The Human Resources Program Coordinator will provide a full range of human resources (HR) services including recruitment, payroll and benefits administration, leave administration, and performance management. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with policy, analytical, and administrative duties that support the effective functions of the office, including drafting, analyzing, and maintaining HR related policies and procedures and providing support to the office's process improvement program through project management and development, data analysis, and process improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to benefits administration, personnel action processing, and records maintenance.
• Serve as benefits coordinator, providing judges and employees with guidance and assistance with benefits policy interpretation and benefits election process.
• Conduct benefits orientation for all new appointments.
• Ensure all personnel actions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and maintain electronic databases to track personnel actions, including promotions, appointments and separations.
• Maintain personnel, payroll, and recruitment records in accordance with judiciary guidelines.
• Serve as the official leave administrator for the court.
• Advise judges, executives, senior staff and staff on leave administration matters.
• Monitor and process employee time and attendance records.
• Resolve complex leave related issues.
• Provide employees with training on and assistance with the automated leave tracking system.
• Coordinate with judges, senior staff, and managers on the assessment and evaluation of staff performance throughout the year.
• Implement and administer HR policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide information to judges, executives, senior staff, and staff on HR matters, procedures, and practices.
• Manage and support process improvement projects.
• Communicate and respond to requests from judges, chambers staff, and management about human resources operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• One year of specialized experience in at least two or more functional areas of human resources management and administration for CL-26.
• Two years of specialized experience for CL-27.
• Three years of specialized experience for CL-28.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior HR experience within the Federal Judiciary or other federal government agency.
• Knowledge of federal and local rules, policies, and procedures related to human resources.
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and research skills in a professional environment.
• Prior experience in reviewing and drafting human resources related procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Knowledge of project management, quality management, and process improvement practices and tools.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
• Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the terms of the (PSLF) program.