(Casual Hire) Human Resources Specialist

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawai'i is seeking a Casual Hire Human Resources Specialist for Hawai'i Community College - Administrative Services in Hilo. The role supports the HR Manager with recruitment, personnel transactions, and reporting in a temporary, full-time capacity.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and have at least five years of experience in a post-secondary setting, with strong knowledge of HR processes and EEO obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 5+ years of experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge of business processes, EEO and Human Resources concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Human Resources Manager with recruitment, personnel transactions, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruitment

HR policies

EEO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, Business or related field

Job description

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Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02019

Hawai'i Community College - Administrative Services

Division

Human Resources

09/22/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

***** Casual Hire

Description

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (Casual Hire) Human Resources Specialist

• Assists the Human Resources Manager with recruitment, personnel transactions, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, Business or related field and 5 or more years of responsible experience in a post-secondary educational institution that demonstrates knowledge of business processes, EEO, and Human Resources.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Hawai'i Community College - Administrative Services Address 1175 Manono Street
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720