Position Information

Advancing People and Policy to Power Public Service

The Department of Planning & Permitting (DPP) is seeking to fill a vacant Human Resources Specialist V position in their Administrative Services Office in Honolulu. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Officer, this position is responsible for administering and overseeing the Department's personnel management program, including recruitment and examination, labor relations, classification and pay, staffing and reorganization, and personnel transactions, payroll, and employee benefits.

What You Will Do

Administer and oversee the recruitment & examination, labor relations, classification & pay, and staffing/reorganization programs for the Department.
Provide guidance and oversight on matters of:
- recruitment, certification, selection, employment suitability, promotions, demotions, and transfers.
- employee-employer relations, grievance administration, contract interpretation, and disciplinary matters affecting bargaining unit and excluded employees.
- initial allocation, reallocation of positions, and pricing/repricing of positions.
- staffing activities, organizational structures, and recommending and overseeing reorganization proposals.
Assure compliance with and provide administrative interpretation of civil service, equal employment opportunity, and other laws, collective bargaining agreements, and rules and regulations.
Oversee personnel transactions, payroll, employee benefits, and coordinate workers’ compensation matters.
May represent the Department in the union consultation process.
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For Example

Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/personnel management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Four years of progressively responsible professional human resources management work experience.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of professional human resources management work experience.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Applicable Skills Needed

Knowledge of and experience in applying the principles of human resources administration;
Knowledge of basic principles relating to organization and management;
Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and contractual provisions;
Ability to elicit and obtain factual data, analyze and make sound recommendations as to the action to be taken;
Ability to research data and prepare clear and concise reports;
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees, management, and the general public.

Non-qualifying Experience

Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources functions. However, if the primary responsibility of the position is not concerned with professional human resources management work, such experience is not considered qualifying.

Clerical or technical experience in a personnel program involving work that is limited to the application of personnel rules, regulations, and procedures in support of the personnel functions described above is also not considered qualifying toward the required professional human resources management and labor relations work.

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V

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