Human Resources Specialist II (SR-20)

Human Resources Specialist II

Performs selected assignments in one or more of the major functional areas of human resources management; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from the Human Resources Specialist I in that the Human Resources Specialist II independently performs assignments of moderate difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of human resources management; whereas the Human Resources Specialist I performs selected assignments, under close supervision, requiring some application of the principles, techniques, and concepts pertinent to the functional areas assigned. This class differs from the Human Resources Specialist III in that the Human Resources Specialist II independently performs assignments of moderate difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of human resources management; whereas the Human Resources Specialist III independently performs the full range and variety of assignments pertinent to one or more of the functional areas of human resources management.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Reviews and evaluates positions in relatively well-defined occupational fields, or of a non-controversial nature;
• Studies organization charts, position descriptions, class specifications, previous audit reports, and other related documents to properly establish the nature and scope of work performed;
• Makes field and desk audits to ascertain the duties, functions, and relationships involved;
• Analyzes and integrates findings and prepares written reports with recommended position allocations;
• Amends or drafts new class specifications as necessary;
• Participates as a data collector in wage and salary surveys;
• May assist higher level specialists in projects of major and extensive scope;
• Prepares subject matter outlines for, and plans examinations for relatively well-defined occupations, such as clerical and trades;
• Reviews class specifications, position descriptions, and other source documents; interviews operating officials, and subject matter specialists, and conducts job analyses in order to determine the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the job and the nature, scope, and methodology of the examination to be used;
• Develops and administers written and performance tests as well as training and experience evaluations;
• Screens applications for examinations where the nature and quality of acceptable training and experience are readily discerned;
• Recommends and maintains standards and substitutions for newspaper advertising and printing of announcements;
• Provides employment counseling to applicants referred;
• Prepares routine correspondence regarding employment opportunities, residency requirements, and similar types of inquiries;
• May develop recruitment brochures, cards, and posters and arrange for their distribution, as directed;
• Makes arrangements for holding and monitoring examinations, prepares examination instructions and materials and instructs monitors in proper method of administration.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial relations, public or business administration, political science, psychology, or a related field and one and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience in human resources management in such functional areas as classification and compensation, recruitment and examinations, labor management relations or other related areas. License Requirement: Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Hawaii (equivalent to Hawaii Type 3). Knowledge of: basic government organization and functions; merit system philosophy; principles of public human resources administration; basic principles relating to organization and management; local and state laws, rules and regulations, and contractual provisions governing public employment; methods and techniques for evaluating and analyzing facts, information, and issues to resolve problems; report and letter writing; research and statistical methods and techniques; interviewing principles and techniques; various kinds of occupations and the sources of occupational information; working details and basic principles, concepts, and processes applicable to the functional areas of human resources management involved. Ability to: apply the principles, methods, and techniques of human resources management applicable to the functional areas assigned; interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and contractual provisions; elicit and obtain pertinent factual data, analyze and make sound recommendations as to the action to be taken; research data and prepare clear and concise reports; express ideas logically, both orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with other employees, operating officials, and the general public; follow oral and written instructions. Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties. Physical Effort Grouping: Light