HR Operations Assistant: Recruitment & Policy (Honolulu)

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan contributions

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Parking benefits

Holo Cards for transit

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Personnel Assistant to support HR operations, interpret policies, oversee recruitment, process personnel transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance to foster an organized work environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and external agencies to maintain accurate records and efficient processes.

The position requires interpreting complex civil service rules, handling confidential information, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and three years public personnel clerical experience.
• Knowledge of civil service laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contracts.
• Ability to interpret employment policies and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise administrative and supervisory staff by interpreting employment policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding: publish openings, process applications, coordinate interviews, and orientation.
• Prepare and supervise requests for personnel and payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with Civil Service laws and bargaining unit agreements.
• Review and approve personnel transactions and coordinate with external agencies (DHR, BFS, EUTF, ERS).
• Recommend changes to personnel policies to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy personnel records and manage security-related tasks (badges, key fobs).
• May supervise subordinates and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Personnel administration

Civil service laws

Recordkeeping

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Personnel Assistant to support HR operations, interpret policies, oversee recruitment, process personnel transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance to foster an organized work environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and external agencies to maintain accurate records and efficient processes.

The position requires interpreting complex civil service rules, handling confidential information, and coordinating