Compliance Manager; Human Resources Manager Ii

Position Information

Defining and Refining to Keep the City's Workforce Shining

Help shape the policies that keep the City's workforce legally compliant, informed, and prepared for the future. The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Human Resources, Employment and Personnel Services Division, is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Human Resources Compliance Manager. Working in downtown Honolulu, this role acts as the Department of Human Resources’ legislative liaison and ensures the City is compliant with mandated rules and laws relating to employment, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and public disclosure laws.

• Advise City leadership, managers, and departmental personnel staff on complex legal and regulatory matters involving employment compliance programs.
• Coordinate the department’s legislative activities by monitoring bills, reviewing and preparing testimony, representing the department before legislative bodies, and working with legislators and government agencies.
• Lead Citywide compliance programs such as the City’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by developing policies and procedures, recommending improvements, and monitoring and auditing compliance with employment laws and personnel policies.
• Advise the Department of Human Resources on compliance with applicable public disclosure rules and laws, including preparing responses to requests for public information under HRS 92F.
• Research, interpret, and apply any federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, and City policies to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and deliver training, respond to compliance inquiries and complaints, investigate issues, and collaborate with City departments and outside agencies.
• Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Comprehensive benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about all available benefits by visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

At the 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.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis if it provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in advising decision-makers on matters which included one or more of the following:
• Researching and providing technical guidance to senior level administrators/managers and others on various laws related to recruitment and/or examination.
• Providing guidance to senior level administrators/managers on employment law compliance (e.g., FLSA, Drug and Alcohol Testing, and other federal and state employment laws).
• Developing training and other materials to assist others with compliance.
• At least two (2) years of the four (4) years of experience must have involved performing as a senior level worker regularly carrying out the most difficult and complex assignments.
• Professional experience demonstrating knowledge of the legislative process, monitoring bills of interest, coordinating efforts, and preparing testimony.

• Federal and State employment laws, regulations, court decisions, legal research techniques, and legislative processes related to employment compliance.
• Public administration, government operations, human resources administration, and program management principles.
• Evaluating program effectiveness to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, identifying areas of non‑compliance, and recommending corrective actions.
• Researching, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and…