Recruitment Coordinator and Records Specialist (Administrative Specialist 1, Confidential)

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve.  We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.   Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY:  The salary range for this position is $50,776.88 to $80,037.83 for Schedule A, and $50,776.88 to $76,035.93 for Schedule B.  For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Judiciary Office of Management and Administrative Services, Human Resources Division is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join the Placement Support and Projects Unit, where recruitment support and records management come together to keep our hiring process running smoothly. In this role, you may support recruiters throughout the hiring process by coordinating interviews and skills testing, guiding new hires through onboarding, and handling confidential pre-employment materials with care. Alternatively, your focus may lean toward maintaining the unit's digitized records, supporting cross-training across the team, and contributing to projects that improve how the Judiciary recruits and hires talent. You will work closely with a collaborative team that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals.

• Support recruiters throughout the hiring process by scheduling interviews, coordinating skills testing, and preparing interview materials
• Prepare and digitize Human Resources records, ensuring accuracy and proper organization across paper and electronic files
• Guide new hires through onboarding, including preparing accounts, checklists, and required correspondence
• Contribute to unit projects focused on process improvement, standardization, and system implementation
• Collect, screen, and maintain confidential candidate and employee records, including background check materials and pre-employment documentation
• Deliver training and cross-training to other support staff on recruitment systems and procedures
• Provide front office coverage and support, including greeting visitors and candidates and assisting with day-to-day recruitment operations

Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position.  For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

Driver'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.