Human Resources Clerk IV/V, Transactions & Benefits

Human Resources Clerk IV/V, Transactions & Benefits Hilo Benioff Medical Center - Hilo, HI 96720

Posted:

04/22/2026

Employment:

100% FTE, Full-Time with

Benefits Pay:

$43,272.00 - $46,800.00 per

Year Department:

Human Resources (350-8650)

Experience:

Intermediate Job Description Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi. As a Human Resources Clerk IV/V, you will independently manage personnel transactions and support benefits administration for employees at the East Hawai'i Region. This role includes conducting one-on-one onboarding and benefits meetings with new hires prior to their start date, while ensuring all employee data and HR transactions are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with policy. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and supporting operational efficiency within a mission-driven healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Independently process and manage personnel transactions, including preparing and coding personnel actions, determining salary adjustments, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements Provide technical guidance and interpretation of HR rules, regulations, and contract provisions to managers, supervisors, and employees on personnel matters Coordinate and conduct employee onboarding meetings, benefits briefings, and informational sessions for staff and leadership Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring timely updates related to employment actions, compensation, and benefits Assist employees with benefits enrollment, retirement system inquiries, and employment documentation, including notarization of official forms Support HR operations through reporting, special projects, and collaboration with internal teams and external agencies Education, Experience, Licensure & Certifications One (1) year of progressively responsible general office or clerical experience required Specialized experience applying HR-related rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements in an office setting required

HR Clerk IV:

2 years

HR Clerk V:

3 years Experience with HRIS systems, word processing, and spreadsheet applications preferred Completion of an associate or bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience at the HR Clerk IV level Desired Skills & Qualifications Strong knowledge of personnel rules, regulations, and HR practices; ability to interpret and apply complex policies and collective bargaining agreements; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail and organizational ability; discretion in handling confidential information; and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. Company Description As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org. Benefits 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years

• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Employee Assistance Program Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
• Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.

0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE. Pre-Employment Health Requirements Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. Equal Opportunity Employer The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shift Details Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7. This 2024 video features highlight from the last year across our organization in the East Hawaii Region that includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka`a Hospital, Ka`u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, and our network of primary and specialty care clinics under the East Hawaii Health Clinics umbrella. You will learn about our developments in construction, improvements in quality of care, new services and providers, as well as, what's ahead. We conclude this yearbook with a tribute to our healthcare champion Rep. Mark Nakashima.