HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II (CLASSIFICATION & PAY) (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
City and County of Honolulu
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $5k+/mo
- Location
- Oahu, HI, HI, US
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description

The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Classification & Pay Division, is seeking to fill a vacant Human Resources Specialist II position in Honolulu. This position performs as an advanced trainee in learning the principles, techniques, laws, methodology, and work processes pertaining to classification and pay activities (e.g., systematic evaluation of duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job; assessment of the impact to positions based on organizational changes; determination of the appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters).
What You Will Do
- Conduct routine classification reviews involving readily understood occupational areas and clearly identifiable classification factors. May accompany higher-level specialist on desk/field audits.
- Review position descriptions and ascertains basis for reallocation requests.
- Conduct research and contact other public or private agencies to gather additional pertinent information.
- Evaluate findings, make conclusions, and recommend appropriate classification action.
- Prepare written reports to substantiate findings and recommendations.
- Draft correspondences to request position descriptions or classification-related information.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
A Human Resources Specialist (HRS) II may progress up the career ladder with satisfactory work experience. There may be promotional opportunities above the HRS V level.
| Class Title | Salary Range | Current Pay |
| Human Resources Specialist II | SR-18 | $4,590 |
| Human Resources Specialist III | SR-20 | $4,961 |
| Human Resources Specialist IV | SR-22 | $5,369 |
| Human Resources Specialist V | SR-24 | $6,043 |
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! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
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Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a 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.
(b) Six months of professional human resources management work experience pertinent to classification and pay (e.g., systematic evaluation of duties, responsibilities, scope, and complexity of a position to determine the job title and specifications that best matches the job; assessment of the impact to positions based on organizational changes; determination of the appropriate pricing for new classes, differentials, and other pay matters).
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.
Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources management 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 human resources management program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources management rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources management functions described above is not qualifying.
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.