HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II (CLASSIFICATION & PAY) (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
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- Location
- Honolulu or Hawaii
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $56,700/yr
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Classification & Pay Division, is seeking to fill a vacant Human Resources Specialist II position in Honolulu. This position performs as an advanced trainee in learning the principles, techniques, laws, methodology, and work processes pertaining to classification and pay activities (e.g., systematic evaluation of duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job; assessment of the impact to positions based on organizational changes; determination of the appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters).
What You Will Do
- Conduct routine classification reviews involving readily understood occupational areas and clearly identifiable classification factors. May accompany higher-level specialist on desk/field audits.
- Review position descriptions and ascertains basis for reallocation requests.
- Conduct research and contact other public or private agencies to gather additional pertinent information.
- Evaluate findings, make conclusions, and recommend appropriate classification action.
- Prepare written reports to substantiate findings and recommendations.
- Draft correspondences to request position descriptions or classification-related information.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
A Human Resources Specialist (HRS) II may progress up the career ladder with satisfactory work experience. There may be promotional opportunities above the HRS V level.
| Class Title | Salary Range | Current Pay |
| Human Resources Specialist II | SR-18 | $4,590 |
| Human Resources Specialist III | SR-20 | $4,961 |
| Human Resources Specialist IV | SR-22 | $5,369 |
| Human Resources Specialist V | SR-24 | $6,043 |
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/.
Position Duties
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- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list.
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Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a 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.
(b) Six months of professional human resources management work experience pertinent to classification and pay (e.g., systematic evaluation of duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job; assessment of the impact to positions based on organizational changes; determination of the appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters).
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.
Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources management 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 human resources management program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources management rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources management functions described above is not qualifying.
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.
Other Qualifications
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for 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.
Benefits
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- 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
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
Supplemental Questions
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
- Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
- Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
- Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
- Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
The Human Resources Specialist II position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a 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.
Do you meet this education requirement?
- Yes
- No
In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have:
(a) one year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action;
OR
(b) six months of professional human resources management work experience pertinent to classification and pay (e.g., systematic evaluation of duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job; assessment of the impact to positions based on organizational changes; determination of the appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters).
Substitution: A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience listed in part (a) of the Experience Requirement. The Master's degree cannot be used to substitute for part (b) of the Experience Requirement.
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.
Do you meet this experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
Describe in detail your work experience performing professional human resources management work.
Indicate which position listed on the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include in your response:
- a) a brief description of the department/company (e.g., number, kind, and size of divisions, size of organization);
b) the percentage of time performing human resources management work;
c) the title(s) and number of employee(s) you supervised (if applicable);
d) the title of your immediate supervisor;
e) the human resources area you specialized in (e.g., labor relations, employee benefits, employment testing and assessment, recruitment, training); and
f) your major duties and responsibilities.
Describe in detail your experience performing other responsible professional work which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.
Indicate which position listed on the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include in your response:
- a) a brief description of the department/company (e.g., number, kind, and size of divisions, size of organization);
b) the title(s) and number of employee(s) you supervised (if applicable);
c) the title of your immediate supervisor;
d) your major duties and responsibilities; and
e) provide an example of a complex project/problem where you utilized the above skills and the final outcome of the project/problem.
Describe in detail your professional human resources work experience in classification and pay.
Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include in your response:
- a) a brief description of the department/company (e.g., number, kind, and size of divisions, size of organization);
b) the percentage of time performing personnel development and training work;
c) the title(s) and number of employee(s) you supervised (if applicable);
d) the title of your immediate supervisor;
e) your duties and responsibilities in evaluating duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job (provide examples of such work, the complexities involved in this work, and the scope of your responsibility in performing the work and in the decision making process);
f) your duties and responsibilities in assessing impacts to positions based on organizational changes (provide examples of such work and the scope of your responsibility in performing the work and in the decision making process);
g) your duties and responsibilities in determining appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters (provide examples of such work, the complexities involved in this work, and the scope of your responsibility in performing the work and in the decision making process).
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCity and County of HonoluluAddress 650 South King Street, 10th FloorHonolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone(808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/