Human Resources Technician I

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave 21 days

Sick leave 21 days

Holidays 13 paid days

Free medical for family

Job summary

County of Kaua‘i seeks an Human Resources Technician I to support civil service HR functions within the Department of Human Resources. Responsibilities include payroll audits, personnel action processing, recruitment ads, and maintaining position records.

The role requires interpreting civil service laws, HR policies, and CBAs, with on-site work Monday through Friday on Kaua‘i. A high school diploma and 3 years HR experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with at least 3 years of HR-related experience.
• Experience applying civil service rules, HR policies, and collective bargaining provisions.
• Ability to interpret and apply civil service laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Audit payroll certifications for accuracy and compliance with civil service rules.
• Process personnel actions in the HR system and maintain position history.
• Prepare recruitment announcements and coordinate postings with media.
• Assist in workers' compensation claims and related records.

Skills

Civil service rules

HR policies

Data entry

Recruitment processes

Auditing

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Job Posting End Date: October 16, 2026

Job Title:

Human Resources Technician I

Salary Range:

N/A

Position Salary:

4,221.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Human Resources

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job 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; and Performs 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; and three (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.

For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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.

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua’i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua’i community!

What benefits does the County of Kaua’i offer?

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua‘i Employee