State of Hawaii

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 22-0377 – There are two vacancies with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division, Workers’ Compensation Branch. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JULY 15, 2022 OR THE RECEIPT OF 15 APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS SOONER. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Human Resources Specialist I – $3,635 per month (SR-16)
Human Resources Specialist II -$3,933 to $4,785 per month (SR-18, Step C to H)*

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Duties Summary

Human Resources Specialist I: Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving formal and on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations and reference materials fundamental to technical and professional aspects of human resources management; and performs other related duties as assigned. Human Resources Specialist II: Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving formal and on-the-job training in work processes, precedent situations, working relationships with other functions/agencies, regulations, contracts and reference materials of increasing complexity and integration with other functional areas of human resources management; performs a variety of basic and routine assignments consistent with training status; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Basic Education/Experience: Graduation from a regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree for Human Resources Specialist I and II. 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. Specialized Experience: For Human Resources Specialist II only, six months 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. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.