Human Resources Specialist
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HPHA is seeking a talented Human Resources Specialist IV to perform a variety of technical and professional human resources matters of moderate difficulty in support of the HPHA entity of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position also coordinates assigned human resources management programs/activities of the agency, with the DHS Human Resources Office for difficult and complex human resources matters. Experience Requirement: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below: Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2 ½) years of 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, and to suggest practical solutions, and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration. Clerical experience in a personnel program involving work which is limited to the application of personnel rules, regulations, and procedures in support of the personnel functions described above is not qualifying. Substitution of Education for Experience: 1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours of course work in human resources administration, management and industrial relations or human resources management covering the recruitment and selection process; job evaluation; performance appraisal; employee training and safety; human resources compensation and benefits administration; staffing process; organizational development; labor laws and/or labor relations may be substituted for six (6) months of Specialized Experience. 2) A master's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for one (1) year of the Specialized Experience. 3) A Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in one of the fields described above may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience. Substitution of Staff Specialist/Supervisory Experience for Specialized Experience: Excess supervisory or staff specialist experience may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: A. Staff Specialist Experience: Human resources specialist experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given human resources specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or human resources specialist experience performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure that departments are following guidelines for sound human resources practices, recommending legislation or studying impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in human resources research aimed towards improving the human resources system. B. Supervisory Experience: Experience in the field of human resources management which included (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problems; (4) training and developing subordinates; and (5) evaluating their performance. Note: This aforementioned position is exempt non-civil service and are on continuous recruitment until filled. HPHA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation package with added benefits with the State of Hawaii. Salary range is commensurate with training and experience. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No