Human Resources Program Specialist - SR-24

Salary :
$68,556.00 - $97,560.00 Annually

Location :
Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo, HI

Job Type:
Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number:
2024-00107

Department:
Various

Opening Date:
06/09/2024

Closing Date:
Continuous

Duties Summary

Performs as a senior worker and human resources program specialist in a major department or in one of the major functional areas of human resources management in the central human resources department; regularly carries out the most difficult and complex assignments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

There are two (2) immediate vacancies:

• One (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Business Services Division in Hilo.
• One (1) temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 11/15/2027 with the Hawai'i Police Department - Administrative Services Bureau in Hilo.

• Serves as the human resources program specialist for a major department exercising independent judgment and performing the most difficult and responsible assignments in all areas of human resources management.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the department's human resources program involving position management and classification, labor relations, recruitment, administrative services, safety and workers' compensation, EEO/ADA, personnel and organizational development and training, and other related functions.
• Interprets, explains, and provides advice on laws, policies, practices, contract provisions, procedures, and benefits to managers and employees.
• Works with department head and deputy to accomplish goals related to human resources; develops, reviews, recommends, and implements new or revised policies related to human resources management and departmental procedures for the various processes in human resources, and as may be directed by the central human resources department.
• Oversees labor relations matters and provides advice and guidance to management; researches union demands and employee complaints; recommends disciplinary actions and grievance resolutions; works closely with the staff of the central human resources department to determine the best course of action, approach, and methodology to solve complex issues; consults with Corporation Counsel as appropriate.
• Conducts studies and reviews management proposals relating to reorganization, work assignments, and internal work methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency; makes recommendations and works with the staff of the central human resources department to implement changes.
• Oversees the department's recruitment program; supervises the internal recruitments; screens applications; advises managers on various recruitment options, and the recruitment and interview procedures; monitors selections.
• Advises managers regarding matters of investigations, leave abuse, EEO/ADA, employee complaints, employee benefits, etc.
• Reviews reallocations, promotions, demotions, transfers, and other personnel actions for propriety and conformance to established rules, policies, laws, and contractual requirements.
• Reviews workers' compensation claims and works with the central human resources department on monitoring expenses and managing claims; represents management on safety and training committees and follows through on matters discussed.
• Oversees the department's employee development and training program; works with managers to determine training needs and coordinates training activities.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of human resources staff; provides or coordinates training as needed; completes job performance reviews; recommends hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Plans for, budgets, and justifies personnel and equipment needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as the staff specialist and resource person in one of the major functional areas of human resources management; regularly carries out the most difficult and complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge, experience, and independent judgment.
• Conducts in-depth research, analysis, and evaluation of human resources programs and controversial issues related to functional area; reviews existing practices; confers with counterparts in other jurisdictions; compiles information; develops meaningful statistics and data in support of findings; and prepares comprehensive reports with sound recommendation(s).
• Interprets, explains, and provides advice on laws, policies, practices, contract provisions, and procedures to operating personnel and employees.
• Develops, reviews, recommends, and implements new or revised policies and procedures for functional area.
• Confers with operating officials and subject matter specialists to assist them in carrying out their human resources responsibilities and to determine the course of action, approach, and methodology in solving problems.
• Serves as team leader in human resources projects of major scope involving more than one functional area.
• Consults with legal staff on problems to ensure adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and contracts.
• Recommends directives concerning various aspects of human resources policies and provides administrative interpretations.
• Testifies at commission meetings and hearings on matters related to the County's human resources management program.
• Conducts in-service training in human resources management functional areas for staff and operating personnel.
• Develops and monitors operational timetables for assigned functional area; evaluates operational goals and makes adjustments.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of human resources staff; provides guidance and training as necessary; participates in job performance reviews and recommendations involving personnel transactions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Sets up departmental files and oversees the processing of all human resources matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in human resource management, business or public administration, administrative services or a related field (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• four (4) years of responsible professional experience in huma.