Chief Human Resources Officer

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Marin Superior Court serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team, shaping the talent strategy and workplace culture for the judicial branch’s workforce. Housed in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center, the Court operates as an independent employer distinct from both the County and the State, governed by the unique framework of the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act.

In this high-impact role, the CHRO bridges the gap between operational excellence and a people-first culture. Responsible for guiding a dedicated workforce—spanning administrative support, specialized legal professionals, and court operations—the CHRO oversees comprehensive HR functions.

The CHRO is a trusted counselor and change agent, dedicated to fostering an empowering, inclusive environment where public servants can thrive in their mission to uphold justice and serve the Marin County community.

Under general direction of the Court Executive Officer, directs and administers the Court’s human resources programs in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, new employee orientation, benefits administration, affirmative action, safety and workers’ compensation, communications and recognition, training, and other special programs; supervises assigned staff; conducts studies and surveys; prepares reports and recommendations; maintains related records and performs related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the equivalent of:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, personnel administration, industrial relations, public policy, psychology or a field related to the work and four years of increasingly responsible experience involving the direction of and policy determination for comprehensive human resources programs in a public agency, including two years of supervisory experience in human resources functions such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration or related.

A master’s degree or human resources certification, PHR or SHRM-CP is desirable.

Superior Court experience and working with unionized staff in a human resources capacity is preferred.