Senior HR Specialist

Advancing People and Policy to Power Public Service The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking to fill a vacant Human Resources Specialist V position in their Executive Services Division in Kapolei. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer II, this position assists in planning, directing and coordinating the Department’s personnel management program including labor relations, organizational changes, workers compensation, employee services, and directs and administers the departmental training program. What You Will Do Provide labor relations guidance and conduct workplace investigations, advising management on employee discipline, grievances, complaints, leave and drug-testing matters, collective bargaining agreements, policies, rules, and applicable laws. Lead and represent the Department in labor and employment proceedings, including grievance hearings, arbitration, disciplinary and pre-determination hearings, unemployment and workers’ compensation matters, and Civil Service Commission proceedings, while collaborating with Human Resources and legal staff to ensure compliance and minimize organizational liability. Develop, coordinate, and deliver employee training and development programs based on departmental needs, including supervisory and management training in areas such as investigations, discipline, performance management, harassment prevention, ethics, interviewing, and supervision. Oversee departmental training operations and resources, including assessing workforce skill needs, coordinating with internal and external training providers, managing training records and requests, chairing training committees, supporting division training coordinators, and evaluating programs to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. Provide comprehensive personnel management support and guidance on recruitment, appointments, transfers, separations, performance management, classification and compensation, leave, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, retention, and other employment matters; review organizational and staffing changes, support personnel policies and procedures, and conduct operational and classification analyses to improve departmental effectiveness. Perform other related duties as assigned. Special Work Requirements May work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Will serve as a Disaster Response worker and alternate Damage Control Coordinator during declared emergencies. Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*** 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! generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development much more! At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example: 1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree. 2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/personnel management may substitute for a general 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four years of progressively responsible professional human resources management work experience. Substitution: A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of professional human resources management work experience. 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. NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources 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 personnel program involving work that is limited to the application of personnel rules, regulations, and procedures in support of the personnel functions described above is also not considered qualifying toward the required professional human resources management and labor relations work. 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. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr