HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking to fill a vacant Human Resources Specialist V position in their Executive Services Division in Kapolei. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer II, this position assists in planning, directing and coordinating the Department’s personnel management program including labor relations, organizational changes, workers compensation, employee services, and directs and administers the departmental training program.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional human resources management work experience.
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.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provide labor relations guidance and conduct workplace investigations, advising management on employee discipline, grievances, complaints, leave and drug-testing matters, collective bargaining agreements, policies, rules, and applicable laws.
Lead and represent the Department in labor and employment proceedings, including grievance hearings, arbitration, disciplinary and pre-determination hearings, unemployment and workers’ compensation matters, and Civil Service Commission proceedings, while collaborating with Human Resources and legal staff to ensure compliance and minimize organizational liability.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver employee training and development programs based on departmental needs, including supervisory and management training in areas such as investigations, discipline, performance management, harassment prevention, ethics, interviewing, and supervision.
Oversee departmental training operations and resources, including assessing workforce skill needs, coordinating with internal and external training providers, managing training records and requests, chairing training committees, supporting division training coordinators, and evaluating programs to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Provide comprehensive personnel management support and guidance on recruitment, appointments, transfers, separations, performance management, classification and compensation, leave, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, retention, and other employment matters; review organizational and staffing changes, support personnel policies and procedures, and conduct operational and classification analyses to improve departmental effectiveness.
Perform other related duties as assigned.