Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:  Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for completing the onboarding process for new hires and internal promotions, demotions, and transfers.  The position is required to ensure integrity and consistency in the Court’s onboarding process which includes employment offers, background checks, employment verifications, education verification, licensure verification, pre-employment physicals and drug testing, personnel and medical file creation, and orientation paperwork.  The position is the first consistent Human Resources point of contact for new hires and the incumbent is expected to provide a seamless hiring experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Works to ensure that the Court is in compliance with established hiring procedures and standards as related to the onboarding process.

Extends employment offers and provides instructions to candidates regarding pre-employment/post-offer drug testing, physicals, and fingerprint background checks.

Verifies candidates’ prior employment by contacting the companies/agencies listed on candidates’ applications and resumes; if prior employer was a public agency, requests personnel and public records.

Sends hire letters and pre-employment forms to the selected candidates for completion prior to their orientation day.

Coordinates and reviews all pre-employment paperwork.  Once orientation is completed, creates personnel and medical files, distributes paperwork accordingly, follows up regarding any incomplete paperwork.

Coordinates promotion, demotion or transfer paperwork for internal applicants.

Coordinates the Recruitment Incentive Program for assigned department(s).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Working Conditions

This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Ability to prioritize candidates having a positive experience during the onboarding process and continuously strive to improve it.  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential applicant and employee information with professionalism.  Ability to handle stressful situations and work in a fast paced environment. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference and informational documents including, but not limited to, an Employee Handbook, the Ohio Revised Code, employment applications, personnel files, and other human resources documents. Excellent customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Ability to work within deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize workload and identify and develop effective methods to maximize performance. Ability to work as a team member and independently.  Knowledge of human resources information systems is helpful.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience. Two (2) years of work experience in a related Human Resources position is equivalent to one (1) year of education.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

None

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is 12/5/24.
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.
• If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can submit a waiver to Human Resources. Please refer to the Employee Handbook Policy number 1.02.04.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

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