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Organization: Supreme Court of Ohio
Agency Contact Name and Information: Office of Human Resources - Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov
Work Location:
65 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States
Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm M-F
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from union
Primary Job Skill: Education
Who We Are
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Employee Development Program Manager in the Office of Human Resources. The Employee Development Program Manager is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of employee learning and development. This role focuses on supporting employee growth, engagement, and retention through impactful training initiatives, mentorship programs, career development pathways, onboarding experiences, and employee recognition efforts. The Program Manager partners with Court leadership and departments to foster a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven workforce.
What You'll Do The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
· Training and Development: Designs and delivers training programs. Facilitates live and virtual workshops and professional development sessions for employees. Assesses training needs in collaboration with department leaders and employees to align offerings with organizational goals. Evaluates program effectiveness and makes iterative improvements. Maintains training records. Ensures employee compliance with required training. Creates instructional content (resources, job aids, guides, videos, etc.). · Onboarding: Leads the development and implementation of an extended onboarding program, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated beyond initial orientation. Partners with departments to create tailored onboarding experiences that foster role clarity, connection, and engagement. Evaluates outcomes to ensure employee ramp-up and retention success. · Career Development: Develops and oversees employee career development tools and initiatives. Offers one-on-one career coaching and development consultations to help employees navigate career paths within the Court. Identifies skill gaps and partner with the Deputy Director, Human Resources to create role-specific development tracks. · Mentorship: Establishes and manages structured mentorship and peer learning programs, matching employees across departments and roles to aid employee performance, satisfaction, and retention. Provides tools, training, and support for mentors and mentees. · Retention: Designs and conducts stay interviews and internal surveys to better understand employee motivators, engagement, and risk factors for turnover. Analyzes and reports on data trends; makes recommendations to Court leadership. · Extern Program: Coordinates onboarding, orientation, and end-of-cycle activities for externs. Partners with the Employment Specialist in coordination efforts for the Extern Program. · Recognition and Events: Leads employee recognition initiatives that highlight performance, innovation, and service. Partners with internal stakeholders on Court-wide engagement strategies, events, and programs. Coordinates HR events such as retirement parties, new employee receptions, biometric screenings, benefits fair, and blood drives. · Collaboration: Serves as the liaison with other Court offices to coordinate and align learning initiatives. Facilitates the sharing of best practices and tools, identifies opportunities for collaboration, and reduces duplication of effort. · Communication: Collaborates with the Public Information Office to develop communication strategies that promote engagement opportunities, events, trainings, HR information, and other initiatives. Develops and coordinates relevant HR content for the Court’s intranet. · Subject Matter Expert: Stays current on best practices and trends. Acts as a subject matter expert and makes recommendations on improving processes, policies, and programs. · Department Support: Conducts special projects as directed, providing reports and updates to the Deputy Director, Human Resources. Crosstrain with the Employment Specialist and the Payroll and Benefits Officer; provide backup as needed.
STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Information To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:
- Complete application
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.
Supplemental Information:
The salary range, which is commensurate with experience, is $95,000.00 - $105,000.00. At-Will Employment The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court. The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapon and violence-free, work environment.
Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration
Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field. Demonstrated experience, typically acquired through up to two (2) years of progressive professional experience. COMPETENCIES · HR Proficiency: Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of business operations, human resources, public administration, and employment laws to interpret policies, ensure compliance, and provide high‑quality customer service. · Public Speaking: Ability to speak in public and/or delivering engaging presentations. · Presentation Design: Ability to structure content for visual impact. · Program Management Acumen (Proficient): Ability to independently apply program management principles across office function–specific programs. Resolves routine and moderately complex operational challenges and escalates strategic issues with clear analysis and recommendations. Ensures program activities align with established goals, timelines, and governance requirements. · Communication: Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively. · Problem Solving: Identify and resolve routine operational issues. Escalate more complex problems to the office director/deputy director. · Relationship Building: Establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with all stakeholders. · Customer Service: Works with customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. · Attention to Detail: Ability to be efficient, organized, and exhibit a high level of attention to detail to create a work product with a minimum number of errors.
ADA Statement:
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.