Human Resources Specialist V (Classification & Compensation) - Honolulu

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Human Resources Specialist V in Honolulu, responsible for complex classification and compensation management. This role involves independently analyzing and recommending position classifications, conducting audits, and providing technical HR advice.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3.5 years of professional HR experience, particularly in compensation management. Knowledge of job evaluation principles is crucial.

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of professional experience in HR management functions.
• Ability to recognize HR program problems and suggest solutions.
• Experience with job evaluation and compensation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex classification and compensation issues.
• Conduct classification audits and research job specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to HR programs and divisions.

Skills

Human resources management

Job evaluation and pricing

Analytical skills

Technical advice

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Specific Description

The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum and maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.

Recruitment Number: 26-025TO; Human Resources Specialist V (Classification & Compensation), SR‑24D to SR‑24H ($6,221 to $7,278 per month effective 7/1/26), Honolulu, Oahu.

This is a multi‑level recruitment for Human Resources Specialist III, IV & V (Classification & Compensation). See 26‑023TO Human Resources Specialist III (Classification & Compensation) and 26‑024TO Human Resources Specialist IV (Classification & Compensation) recruitments.

Summary Of Duties

The position is assigned classification and compensation management work regularly encompassing the most difficult, complex and controversial issues. The position independently reviews, analyzes and recommends position classification for the full range and variety of positions; conducts classification desk audits, surveys and studies; researches and develops new and/or revises existing class specifications and minimum qualification requirements; analyzes classes of work to determine appropriate pricing and provides comments on inter‑jurisdictional equal pay reviews; gathers information and responds to salary surveys; conducts organizational reviews and analysis; provides technical advice and assistance to programs and divisions; and performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background in the field of management, education, training or human resources administration may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Experience of a routine clerical nature is not qualifying.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one‑half (3‑1/2) years of professional experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, i.e., recruitment, placement, examinations, position classification, compensation or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations and human resources research. Such experience must show the ability to deal satisfactorily with fellow workers and/or operating personnel, to recognize problems in the operation of a human resources program, and to suggest practical solutions, and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration.
• Non‑Qualifying Experience: Clerical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.

Selective Certification Requirement

Applicants who meet the education and specialized experience requirements, must also meet the following: Of the three and one‑half (3‑1/2) years of Specialized Experience, at least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of human resources compensation management which demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of job evaluation and pricing, or demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with position classification in a government system which may have included reviewing and analyzing position descriptions and an understanding of class specifications.

Substitutions Allowed

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for six (6) months of the specialized experience.
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized experience.
• Possession of a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for two and one‑half (2‑½) years of the specialized experience.
• There is no allowable substitution for the Selective Certification Requirement.