HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V (BENEFITS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Number 23-0460 This vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Relations Division, Employee Assistance Office.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Salary : $5,713 to $6,949 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is located in the Employee Assistance Office, Employee Relations Division of the Department of Human Resources Development, and is responsible for providing professional staff support services to the State's Deferred Compensation Plan Board of Trustees (Board) to ensure that the Board fulfills its statutory and fiduciary duties and that the State's Deferred Compensation Plan functions smoothly and in compliance with all State and federal laws, rules and regulations (including IRS code Section 457).

This position performs complex research, development, and implementation assignments relating to administration of the Plan, including the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive outreach and education program directed to all eligible State employees;

and the provision of management advisory services and guidance to line personnel staff and others on matters relating to the implementation and administration of the Plan.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements :

Basic Education / Experience :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience :

Three and one-half years 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 Requirement :

Of the required years of human resources management work experience required for the Human Resources Specialist V, one year must involve participation in planning, developing, coordinating and / or implementing a defined contribution plan.

Supervisory Aptitude :

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 CLICK HERE .

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 808-587-0936 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. For more information, please click : https : / / studentaid.

gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation

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.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

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