Human Resources Specialist Vi; Claims - Oahu

Position Summary

Recruitment Number: 26‑0204

The section supervisor in the Claims Management Branch participates in the administration of a self‑insured workers’ compensation program for executive branch employees, charter school employees, and the Legislature. The program administers and maintains the State’s workers’ compensation program in compliance with Hawaii laws.

• Assign and review the work of subordinates engaged in processing workers’ compensation claims.
• Provide ongoing training to subordinates and conduct statewide claims processing training sessions.
• Handle the most complex workers’ compensation claims cases.
• Attend administrative hearings.
• Make recommendations for improvement of the employer’s statewide workers’ compensation programs.

• Legal Authorization to Work
  :
  Citizenship, nationality, or permanent residency in the United States; or eligibility under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Basic Education/Experience
  :
  Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university.
• Selective Certification – Workers’ Compensation Claims Management Experience
  : 3‑1/2 years of experience investigating and monitoring questionable claims, representing employers in hearings, and negotiating settlements.
• Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience (minimum 1 year):
  • Staff Specialist
    
    Experience:
    
    Human resources specialist work involving complex situations and advisory services in program development, evaluation, and research.
  • Supervisory
    
    Experience:
    
    Human resources management experience planning and directing work of others, training and developing subordinates, and evaluating performance.

$6,535 to $7,952 per month (SR‑26, Step D to I)

The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.