Human Resources Specialist III (Classification & Compensation) - Honolulu

Recruitment Number 26-023TO;
Human Resources Specialist III (Classification & Compensation), SR-20, Honolulu, Oahu.

This position is assigned moderately difficult position classification and compensation management work regularly encompassing problems of average difficulty and complexity. The office reviews, analyzes and recommends position classification; conducts classification desk audits, surveys and studies; researches and develops new and/or revises existing class specifications and minimum qualification requirements; analyzes classes of work to determine appropriate pricing and provides comments on inter-jurisdictional equal pay reviews;

gathers information and responds to salary surveys; conducts organizational reviews and analysis; provides technical advice and assistance to programs and divisions; and performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background in the field of management, education, training or human resources administration may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Experience of a routine clerical nature is not qualifying.

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, i.e., recruitment, placement, examinations, position classification, compensation or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations and human resources research. Such experience must demonstrate the ability to deal satisfactorily with fellow workers and/or operating personnel, to recognize problems in the operation of a human resources program, and to suggest practical solutions, and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration.

Clerical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.

Progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of human resources compensation management which demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of job evaluation and pricing.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for six (6) months of the specialized experience.
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized experience.
• Possession of a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations or human resources management may be substituted for two and one-half (2-½) years of the specialized experience.

If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.