Human Resources Specialist I - SR-20

Salary

$59,532.00 Annually

Location

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Job Type

Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number

2026-00024

Department

Human Resources

Division

Recruitment & Examination

Opening Date

02/22/2026

Closing Date

3/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Duties Summary

Performs selected professional human resources management work in all areas of a comprehensive human resources program for a major department or in one or more of the functional areas in the central human resources department; and performs other related duties as required.

The Department of Human Resources is the central agency for the County of Hawai'i. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Human Resources - Recruitment and Examination Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

Reviews class specifications, position descriptions, and other source documents; interviews operating officials and subject matter specialists; conducts job analysis to determine the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the job.
Assists the division chief in recruitment and examination activities by providing training to departmental staff and human resources personnel from other departments. Develops training materials for staff and answers routine interpretation questions.
Serves as back-up administrator to the on-line recruitment system. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts training as needed.
Coordinates, schedules and administers written examinations and performance tests. Oversees the scoring of the written examinations. Trains other analysts on the written examination process and procedures.
Coordinates large annual recruitments and works with departments on developing a timeline, scheduling, and coordination of resources. Trains other analysts for backup purposes and their assignments.
Reviews applications for a variety of recruitments ; notifies applicants of application review results; explains basis for rejection to applicants and conducts administrative reviews when additional information is provided by applicants.
Prepares recruitment correspondence to applicants addressing individual inquiries.
Refers names of eligibles to hiring departments and monitors the activity on referred lists. Audits the hire reports from departments.
Conducts statistical analysis of test results, and prepares various reports as needed for the division chief including recruitment history, statistics, etc.
Represents the department at various job fairs and provides information on the County's recruitment process, jobs, and benefits. May conduct recruitment presentations at schools, universities, colleges, and community organizations.
Maintains records and logs; updates computer database and prepares operational reports, surveys, etc.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates positions in relatively well-defined occupational fields or of a non-controversial nature.
Conducts studies and comparative reviews using position descriptions, class specifications, organization charts, previous audit reports, classification factors and criteria, and related materials to properly establish the nature and scope of work performed.
Conducts field and desk audits to ascertain the duties, functions, and position relationships involved.
Compiles findings and prepares written reports with recommended position allocations.
Takes appropriate classification actions as approved.
Assists in the conduct of maintenance reviews of classes work; completes desk audit of position descriptions submitted; conducts field audits as necessary.
Amends current or drafts new class specifications as required.
Assists higher level specialist in conducting major classification projects, completing wage and salary surveys, and surveying private and other public employers for wage rates for specific classes of work.
Participates in personnel transactions work; provides advice on all matters related to compensation adjustments and personnel transactions to line department personnel.
Participates in research and analysis work on the proper interpretation and application of collective bargaining provisions and various human resources laws and programs.
Participates in compiling data and preparing statistical information for costing and other labor relations matters.
Advises departmental human resources personnel and other employees on matters related to employee benefits, e.g., leaves, health, retirement, compensation, etc.
May conduct routine procedures studies and participates in the development of a procedures manual.
Develops safety and health educational and informational training.
Coordinates and conduct occupational safety and health training activities.
Assists with worksite safety inspections and accident investigations, recommending corrective action.
May operate a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
two (2) years of responsible technical or professional human resources management experience, that included guiding and assisting managers and operating officials in one or more functional areas of a human resources program, such as recruitment and examination, classification and pay, equal employment opportunity, training, labor relations and administrative services, etc., and
possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing, as applicable to the position. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Human Resources requires a valid driver's license).

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: basic principles relating to organization and management; trends and developments in human resources management; laws, regulations, and contractual provisions governing public employment; merit system philosophy; various kinds of occupations and sources of occupational information; research methods and techniques; methods and techniques for evaluating and analyzing facts and information to resolve problems; interviewing principles and techniques; and report and letter writing.

Ability to: apply the principles, methods, and techniques of human resources management and/or of the applicable functional area assigned; interpret and apply laws, regulation, and contractual provisions; locate source material and conduct research studies; elicit and obtain pertinent factual data; analyze data and make sound recommendations; prepare clear and concise reports; express ideas logically, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application,if required:

an official college transcript,
a valid driver's license,
a temporary assignment verification,
professional licenses, and/or
certificates,

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
- Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Employer

County of Hawai`i

Address

Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Phone

808-961-8361

Website

http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov

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