Human Resources Specialist (0081282)

Title: Human Resources Specialist
Position Number:
Hiring Unit:College of Social Sciences Administrative Services
Location: Manoa
Date Posted:02/02/2026
Closing Date:03/01/2026
Band: B
Salary:salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:To begin approximately April 2026. Position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

To know more about the College of Social Sciences please visit: and Responsibilities

1. *Serves as a Human Resources Specialist for the College of Social Sciences. Administers the full range of human resources functions and personnel administration. Exercise discretion in the management of HR affairs.
2. *Reviews audits prepares all aspects of personnel management and administration including but not limited to labor relations training staff development classification compensation recruitment selection collective bargaining and benefits.
3. *Advises the Dean Associate Dean Chairs Admin. Officers faculty and staff on interpretation of collective bargaining contracts Board of Regents Policies; University policies and procedures and other rules and regulations related to personnel matters.
4. *Conducts and serves as lead in investigations of complaints and grievances. Investigates formal/informal complaints/grievances relating to personnel matters. Guides other investigators on proper process.
5. *Reviews documents relating to classification of positions and recruitment and selection of new employees. Ensures that request/selection conform to established policies procedures.
6. *Works with departments on recruitment of staff and faculty (advising search committees reviewing position description posting of position vacancy etc.).
7. *Monitors the performance evaluation processes for APT & Civil Service employees. Trains supervisors provides guidance on expectations & evaluations. Advises supervisors on management & performance issues. Helps ensure timely completions of processes.
8. *Develops coordinates and/or conducts regular training to college and departmental personnel. Identifies areas where training is needed and plans develops implements and conducts various training activities for professional and clerical personnel.
9. *Formulates and/or recommends sound internal personnel procedures practices and action plans. Exercises discretion and sound technical analyses to a variety of human resources management or related issues.
10. *Advises Dean Associate Dean Chairs and Administrative Officers on accommodation (ADA) requests.
11. *Provides alternative courses of action that require the extensive understanding of complex and sensitive problems and issues related to the individual units within the department.
12. *Reviews audits and/or approves personnel transactions for accuracy compliance & appropriateness in relation to federal state university policies & procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Recommends approval or disapproval of actions.
13. *Manages and coordinates orientation to all new employees with regard to benefits and related matters.
14. *Develops and analyzes ad hoc reports for management and statistical purposes using data from PeopleSoft internal databases spreadsheets and other sources.
15. *Manages and monitors employees completion of required trainings on various subject areas.
16. Advises recommends best course of action regarding immigration related matters to departments. Reviews requests to ensure that accurate and complete documentation is submitted to the Faculty and Scholar Immigration Services office.
17. Monitors leave accounting system including auditing and correcting data and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of follow up information.
18. Manages employee benefits programs. Keeps current on regulations relative to various benefits communicates changes updates & impact on benefits to necessary parties supervises accurate & timely submittal/processing of required documents.
19. Assists with managing personnel records ensuring compliance with existing policies and procedures rules and regulations.
20. *Keeps abreast of current information on university policies and procedures statues regulations laws and collective bargaining provisions related to human resources management. Integrates best practices in the area of human resources management.
21. Maintains technical and professional knowledge by attending educational conferences training workshops or through other educational resources and shares knowledge learned with College.
22. Assists in managing claims or reports related to workers compensation temporary disability and unemployment and resolves problems that may arise.
23. Other duties as assigned.

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in human resources management business administration arts and sciences education or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of human resources management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with human resources management.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Demonstrated ability to analyze interpret and apply personnel and general administrative rules and regulations to a variety of work situations.
9. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment apply tact and discretion in dealing with diverse groups and confidential information.
10. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with frequent interruptions and remain flexible in multi-tasking several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
11. Demonstrated ability to conduct training workshops.
12. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

1. Knowledge of UH policies procedures and organizational structure.
2. Demonstrated ability to conduct sound informal and formal investigations and if necessary recommend proper action.
3. Proficient in UH Human Resources Information Systems.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Official transcript(s) (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.)

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.

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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information please refer to the following link: