Human Resources Officer II / I - Workers Compensation and Employee Benefits, 606688 (2026-01244)

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED

This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Administrator of the Workers' Compensation and Employee Benefits Section, Office of Talent Management, the

Human Resources Officer II:

1.

Program Leadership and Operational Management:

Plans, directs, and controls the daily operations of the EB unit. Develops comprehensive program plans and ensures effective implementation and necessary improvement activities to conduct efficient operations. Participates in the planning and integration of programs related to the assigned unit to ensure proper alignment with Board, Department, and leadership goals. 2.

Policy Development and Compliance:

Takes an active role in the development and implementation of rules, policies, program procedures, and practices that provide the administrative framework for the assigned function in relation to the Department's talent management system. Confers and coordinates with other jurisdictions and technical staff to formulate and recommend policy or clarify and interpret compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and internal procedures. 3.

Strategic Consultation and Advisory Services:

Provides expert management advisory services and technical assistance to others regarding functions. Reviews Department and program needs on assigned matters by obtaining input from the administrators, managers, and other staff. Delivers consultative guidance, contributes subject matter expertise, and makes decisions based on research analysis, sound principles, and best practices to support the Department's workforce needs as related to EB. 4.

Technical Analysis:

Analyzes EB issues and conducts appropriate studies or oversees special projects. Prepares and reviews data, staff recommendations, personnel plans, technical systems, and organization changes affecting personnel and procedures. Prepares operational and other reports to ensure the EB programs effectively meet the goals of the Department. 5.

Staff Supervision and Development:

Assists with hiring for EB to ensure operational continuity. Recommends personnel needs, changes, and actions affecting the unit. Directs training to ensure technical competency, facilitates staff meetings, provides coaching or mentoring to address performance concerns and build staff capacity, and issues special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments. 6.

Labor Relations and Long-Range Planning:

Participates in discussions regarding long-term impact that assigned functions have on the Department's budget, negotiations, or legislation, and vice versa. Reviews collective bargaining agreements and assists with the development of memoranda of agreements or understanding (MOAs/MOUs), as appropriate. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resources management, or with a specialization in management which included coursework in human resources administration and industrial relations.

Education Substitution :

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of excess professional work experience which involved responsibility for human resources administration, or cumulative equivalent experience.

Experience :

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more areas of human resources management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency, or system.

Experience Substitution :

A master's degree in business administration from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.

Combined Education and Experience :

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.

Knowledge :

Human resources administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining, and dispute settlement or employee benefits, etc.; laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment. Ability to : Provide analytical and technical services in human resources management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

HUMAN

RESOURCES OFFICER I

(TRAINEE;

ONLY INTERNAL APPLICANTS MAY QUALIFY AS A HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER I

)

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management, or with specialization in management which included course work in personnel administration and industrial relations.

Education Equivalency :

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university, PLUS two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience; or Completion of the ACE Training Program (or earlier versions of the Department of Education's school leadership training program); or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, PLUS five (5) years experience in any of the Institutional Analyst classes or any of the Management Analysis & Compliance Specialist classes.

Experience :

Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management.

Experience Equivalency:

Two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience; or A master's degree in business administration from an accredited college or university; or Five (5) years experience as a 12-month educational officer with the Department of Education; or Five (5) years experience as a school Principal or Vice Principal.

Combined Education and Experience :

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

Knowledge :

Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as personnel compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining and dispute settlement, or employee benefits. Ability to : Perform studies and recommend actions based on findings in the area or areas of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; learn laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area or areas of assignment.

SALARY RANGE

EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $113,660.

NOTE:

Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS

This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE

Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

HOW TO APPLY

All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

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//www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

APPROVED

Sean Bacon Assistant Superintendent Office of Talent Management