Salary: $105,341.63 - $142,063.37 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Regular - Other
Job Number: 26-001156
Department: Juvenile Court
Division: Juvenile Court
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionThis role is primarily in office however some work from home may be available.
SummaryYou will play an important role in connecting County resources and expertise with the unique needs of the judicial environment. Your work will span the full range of human resources, including recruitment and talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, workforce planning, classification and compensation, and leadership support.
You will have the opportunity to influence organizational decisions, advise and coach managers and supervisors, and bring forward thoughtful, contemporary approaches to attracting and retaining talent. Working across organizational boundaries, you will help translate complex HR issues into practical solutions that support both employees and the operational needs of the Courts.
If you enjoy variety, solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and having a meaningful influence on an organization, this role offers an opportunity to put your HR experience to work in a distinctive public-service environment.
How to Be Successful in the Role: Success in this role requires an experienced HR professional with a broad understanding of human resources and the ability to apply that knowledge in a complex organizational environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to court leadership, managers, and supervisors, providing guidance across a wide range of HR matters while balancing employee needs, organizational priorities, policies, and applicable employment laws.
Building trust and strong working relationships will be essential. You should be comfortable coaching and mentoring supervisors, navigating difficult employee relations matters, interpreting labor agreements, and providing thoughtful guidance on sensitive issues. The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and communicate clearly is critical.
You will need to be analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused. Not every situation will have an obvious answer, so the ability to think critically, consider different perspectives, assess risk, and develop practical solutions will serve you well.
Adaptability and collaboration are equally important. You will work across the Courts and centralized County HR, navigating distinct organizational structures and priorities. A willingness to learn the judicial environment, bring forward new ideas, and find constructive ways to move work forward will contribute to your success.
Your Future in this Role: A career with Pierce County means joining an organization invested in your growth. Through leadership development, robust online learning, and a variety of training opportunities, we provide continuous professional development at every stage. This commitment empowers you to contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting resilient communities, reliable infrastructure, and equitable outcomes for all.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary human resources advisor to Superior Court and Juvenile Court leadership, including the Court Executive Officer, Deputy Court Executive Officers, Court managers, and supervisors, providing guidance on complex and sensitive human resource matters.
- Partner with Court leadership to identify workforce needs, organizational challenges, employee relations concerns, and human resources priorities and develop appropriate strategies and solutions.
- Oversee and coordinate the delivery of day-to-day HR services for Superior Court and Juvenile Court, ensuring services are timely, accurate, consistent, and responsive to Court operational needs.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including development of recruitment strategies, position reviews, screening processes, interviews, selection processes, background requirements, and onboarding.
- Coordinate classification and compensation reviews and proposals and assist Court leadership in evaluating organizational structures, staffing models, job responsibilities, and appropriate classifications.
- Advise management regarding position development, organizational design, staffing needs, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Serve as a primary advisor to Court managers and supervisors regarding employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct, corrective action, discipline, workplace conflict, attendance, and other employment concerns.
- Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations involving Court employees, as appropriate, in consultation with centralized Human Resources and other appropriate County resources.
- Assist Court management in interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules, Court policies, County policies, and applicable employment laws, in consultation with County HR as appropriate.
- Monitor changes in applicable employment laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, and Court rules and advise Court leadership regarding their impact on human resources practices and Court operations.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
Minimum Qualifications - Post-secondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience, including experience providing HR consultation to managers and supervisors.
- Two (2) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, management, or other progressively responsible HR role preferred.
- Court, governmental, public-sector, labor relations, or other highly regulated organizational experience preferred.
- Attach a resume and a cover letter. Applications without these attachments may not be considered.
As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply:- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- Attach a resume and a cover letter, applications without these attachments may not be considered.
- If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team atand include the job number and title.
- Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:Vacation (Annual Leave)Employees begin accruing vacation leave as soon as they start earning it and can use their accrued leave right away. We value your experience and recognize your service by increasing vacation accrual rates the longer you work with us. Full-time employees accrue vacation leave every two weeks at the following rates:
Vacation Accruals:During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to particip
