Learning & Talent Development Specialist; Human Resources Specialist V

Position Information

The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Personnel Development and Training Branch, is seeking to fill a vacant Learning & Talent Development Specialist (Human Resources Specialist V) position in Honolulu. This position focuses on creating and shaping cultures of engagement, learning, and serving, and developing skills, talent, competencies, and potential.

• Design and deliver training programs, including identification of training needs and ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, priorities, and learning outcomes.
• Develop relevant curriculum, content, and pathways, including e-learning.
• Select appropriate facilitators and delivery methods.
• Evaluate outcomes, feedback, and effectiveness of the programs.
• Prepare and maintain budget, records and reports.
• Work with management and subject matter experts throughout the process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Attend morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including 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 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. Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional) in human resources/personal management may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.

Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs for a large organization, which involved developing, evaluating, administering and/or facilitating training, one year of which shall have been representative of work equivalent to a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) IV level. Such experience must have included the development of immediate and long‑range training plans and programs to identify and meet the developmental needs of managers and employees;

planning, developing, and conducting programs to address those needs; and evaluating such programs for effectiveness and continuous improvement, with the goal of supporting internal workforce and professional growth.

• Experience at the HRS IV level must have included independently performing the full range and variety of assignments in the functional area.

Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.

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 you 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.