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Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations) IV and V

State of Hawaiʻi

RemoteFull timeMid level$64k – $103kPosted today
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About the role

Recruitment Information

This vacancy is with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, located in Downtown.

Duties Summary
Performs the most difficult human resources work independently and furnishes human resources management advisory services and evaluations for organizations which are complex, new, or dynamic; or serves as a specialist, consultant, and troubleshooter with independent responsibility for a functional area in resolving very difficult human resources problems and handling assignments of a very complex nature; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Basic Education/Experience:
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience:
Two and one-half (2 1/2) years for the Level IV and three and one-half (3 1/2) years for the Level V 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.

Selective Certification-Labor Relations Experience for Level IV & V:
Of the required years of human resources management work experience required for the class, one year must have consisted of professional work experience in labor relations functions which involved applying knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations in the field of labor relations: directly participating in collective bargaining negotiations as a spokesperson or in a staff support capacity; recommending the adjustment or denial of grievances; interpreting collective bargaining agreements; recommending solutions to labor relations problems including developing acceptable alternatives with applicable parties.

Supervisory Aptitude:
For the Level V only, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please.

Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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