Human Resources Technician I

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kaua'i in Hawaii seeks an experienced Human Resources Technician to perform technical HR work in support of the central human resources department, applying civil service laws, HR policies, and CBAs. The role involves audits of payroll certification forms and personnel actions, recruitment postings, examinations, and records management.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years of specialized HR experience, with duties extending to equal employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with at least 3 years of specialized HR work experience.
• Knowledge of civil service laws, HR policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Audits payroll certification forms for completeness, accuracy and compliance with civil service laws and CBAs.
• Audits data entered into HR computer systems and processes personnel actions.
• Reviews recruitment announcements and prepares postings; assists with examination processes.
• Maintains and reviews confidential HR records and training logs; supports program coordination.

Skills

Payroll audits

Recruitment processes

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Posting End Date:October 16, 2026 ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE?IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This posting is for External Candidates only.Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this linkJob Title:Human Resources Technician ISalary Range:N/APosition Salary:4,221.00 USD MonthlyLocation:Department of Human ResourcesCivil Service or Non Civil Servic e:Civil ServiceJob Summary:Independently performs a wide range of technical human resources work in support of one or more functional areas in the central human resources department requiring the interpretation and application of civil service laws, human resources policies and procedures, and pertinent provisions of collective bargaining agreements; and performs other related duties as required.Examples of Duties:( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).Audits payroll certification forms for completeness, accuracy and compliance with civil service laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements, and executive orders, initially conferring with supervisor on more complex transactions; processes the same;Audits data entered into human resources computer system for processing of personnel actions; posts and processes transactions;May conduct on-site audit with departmental personnel to ensure compliance of civil service laws and human resources policies and procedures relating to records management, confidential matters, bulletin board postings, etc.May review and process position re-descriptions for classes as assigned, class specification amendments, and simple to moderately difficult reallocation requests;Prepares and processes classification action notifications; enters data into the human resources position files to effectuate personnel transactions and maintain position history;Prepares recruitment announcements; works with news media on ads; prepares and distributes announcements for posting;Provides information on recruitment process, minimum qualification requirements, including required certificates, license, etc.; refers applicants to licensing agencies;Receives applications and logs applicant data into software system;Screens applications for simple clerical classes of work and for registration recruitments; rejects or accepts applications; explains the reason for rejection to applicants;Schedules and administers examinations;Scores answer sheets, converts raw test scores, and prepares test score distribution; notifies applicants of test results; prepares certifications for hiring departments; updates records of departmental hiring actions;Reviews, processes, and monitors routine and moderately difficult workers' compensation claims evaluations and assists specialist with the more difficult and complex cases;Assists specialist with preparation of workers' compensation cases for administrative hearings before the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations;Assists in the review of routine treatment plans to ensure compliance with the Hawaii Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule;Reviews provider bills to ensure compliance with the Hawaii Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule; recommends approvals or denials;Arranges for Independent Medical Examinations (IME) and disability evaluations;Determines periods of temporary disability;Plans and coordinates the annual awards program; prepares notices to departments; arranges for emcee and awards; coordinates logistics and staff assistance;Coordinates the annual pre-retirement workshop; prepares notices to departments and other State jurisdictions on Kauai; compiles registration list; arranges for speakers; coordinates logistics and staff assistance;Assists in the development of Equal Employment Opportunity plans; participates in the investigation of routine and simple complaints; prepares reports of findings;Prepares announcements for training sessions; compiles registration lists; assists with preparation of training materials; updates and maintains training records and logs;Assists with program coordination and logistics for departmental meetings, conferences, special events, and training;Sets-up, reviews, updates, and maintains all manual and electronic files and records relative to the assigned functional human resources program, which includes confidential matters thereto; andPerforms administrative support functions and other related duties for the Department as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Training and Experience:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andthree (3) years of specialized work experience.Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:Work experience which required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.Work Shift/ Schedule:Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination