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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II (CLASSIFICATION & PAY) (SR-18) [1 vacancy]

City And County Of Honolulu

Job Location:

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Defining Roles that Drive Public Service.

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) Classification & Pay Division is seeking to fill a vacantHuman 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.

Career Progression
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	$4590
Human Resources Specialist III	SR-20	$4961
Human Resources Specialist IV	SR-22	$5369
Human Resources Specialist V	SR-24	$6043

Enjoy excellent employment benefitsincluding 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 visitinghttps:// today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 bachelors degree.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors 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 bachelors 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:

(a) One year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading comprehending interpreting and evaluating technical subjects analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques such as defining and analyzing problems identifying alternative courses of action using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action;

OR

(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).

Substitution: A Masters degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the general professional human resources management or other responsible professional analytical work experience listed in part (a) of the Experience Requirement. The Masters degree cannot be used to substitute for part (b) of the Experience Requirement.

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 management functions. However if theprimary responsibility of the position is not concerned with professional human resources management work such experience is not considered qualifying.

Clerical or technical experience in ahuman resourcesmanagement program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources managementrules 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 drivers license as required.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for consideration for 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.

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