Human Resources Specialist II, III, IV, V - Classification & Compensation Section

Hawaii State Department of Education • Honolulu, HI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The authorized level of the position is Human Resources Specialist V. Applications are being accepted down to the Human Resources Specialist II in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Human Resources Specialist II, SR-18: $4,590.00 - 5,588.00 per month Human Resources Specialist III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month Human Resources Specialist IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month Human Resources Specialist V, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience below or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a Baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
• Human Resources Specialist II: 1/2 year Specialized Experience, 0 years Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience, 0 years Administrative Experience, 1/2 year Total Experience
• Human Resources Specialist III: 1-1/2 years Specialized Experience, 0 years Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience, 0 years Administrative Experience, 1-1/2 years Total Experience
• Human Resources Specialist IV: 2-1/2 years Specialized Experience, 0 years Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience, 0 years Administrative Experience, 2-1/2 years Total Experience
• Human Resources Specialist V: 3-1/2 years Specialized Experience, 0 years Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience, 3-1/2 years Administrative Experience, 3-1/2 years Total Experience
• Professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, (i.e. recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations and human resources research). Such experience must show ability to deal satisfactorily with fellow workers and/or operating personnel to recognize problems in the operation of a human resources program, to suggest practical solutions and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration.
• Clerical or technical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.
• For levels III and IV, at least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the state service.
• For level V, at least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the fully independent worker or journeyman level in the state service.

Nice To Haves

• For the Human Resources Specialist V level, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments that involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision (e.g., serving as a group or team leader; similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; completing training courses in supervision accompanied by application of the skills in work assignments; or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential).

Responsibilities

• Serves as team leader for a survey of human resources practices, including negotiating with top staff and management officials. This includes selection of sample; assignment of task to specific team members; coordinating their work, discussion, and preparation of Report of Survey; following through to see that management and staff officials have clear understanding of problem areas; and providing guidance and assistance in implementing recommendations accepted by management.
• Serves as subject matter specialist doing in-depth research, analysis and evaluation of human resources programs in the area of specialty, recommending procedural, policy, or legislative changes to effect needed changes or improvements. Develops meaningful statistics in support of findings, prepares comprehensive reports, and sees that necessary support in revision and classification of new or amended policies and/or procedures is provided.

Benefits

• The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
• New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level