Senior HR Specialist: Recruitment, Classification & Policy

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) seeks a Human Resources Specialist IV in Honolulu to lead recruitment, classification, and complex HR activities including investigations, grievances and performance management. This position serves as a staff specialist, coordinating staffing on behalf of the BWS.

The role covers recruitment, classification audits, labor relations, leave administration, and related duties, with emphasis on compliant hiring and staff development. Excellent benefits await.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a four-year college degree.
• Four years of professional HR management experience may substitute for a general degree.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, job audits, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and staffing to ensure compliant hiring practices.
• Classification audits, position description reviews, and determining FLSA status.
• Labor relations activities, investigations, grievances, and performance management guidance.

Skills

HR administration

Organization and management

Laws and regulations

Interviews

Occupational information

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years HR experience as substitution

Job description

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) seeks a Human Resources Specialist IV in Honolulu to lead recruitment, classification, and complex HR activities including investigations, grievances and performance management. This position serves as a staff specialist, coordinating staffing on behalf of the BWS.

The role covers recruitment, classification audits, labor relations, leave administration, and related duties, with emphasis on compliant hiring and staff development. Excellent benefits await.