HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 67,439 - 82,037; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi seeks an experienced HR professional to perform complex human resources functions independently. Responsibilities include providing management advisory services and resolving intricate HR issues.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3.5 years of HR experience. The role involves duties that require a high level of responsibility and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Three and one-half years of experience in human resources functions.
• Strong understanding of employee management relations.
• Ability to resolve complex human resources problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources management advisory services.
• Handle assignments of a very complex nature.
• Serve as a specialist or consultant in HR issues.

Skills

Human resources management functions

Recruitment

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college

Job description

Duties Summary

Performs the most difficult human resources work independently and furnishes human resources management advisory services and evaluations for organizations which are complex, new, or dynamic; or serves as a specialist, consultant, and trouble shooter with independent responsibility for a functional area in resolving very difficult human resources problems and handling assignments of a very complex nature; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary

$6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half years of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, including recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations, and human resources research.
• Quality of Experience: The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
• Driver’s License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Other Information

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application or participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

Applicants may be required to participate in further testing or in-person interviews if requested by the hiring agency. Please ensure your contact information is current.