Jobs in Waimalu, hawaii

Description

Title : Human Resources Specialist

Position Number : 0080784 and 0081498

Hiring Unit : College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Administrative Services Office

Location : Manoa Campus, Gilmore Hall

Date Posted : April 4, 2025

Closing Date : April 30, 2025, 11 : 59pm (HST)

Band : A

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time / Part Time : Full-time

Month : 11-month

Temporary / Permanent : Permanent

Other Conditions : Filling for two (2) vacant Human Resources Specialist positions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides professional human resources (HR) support and is responsible for a wide range of HR management activities involving unique situations due to the agricultural nature of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) and state-wide distribution of programs and staff.
• Assists with the review and processing of BOR, GA and civil service hiring, terminations, resignations, casual hire appointments, and other HR requests in compliance with UH policies, procedures and CBA provisions.
• Assists with emeritus requests for retired faculty members.
• Assists in the review of position descriptions for classification actions and position announcements for compliance with position classifications, administrative procedures, and other pertinent policies, regulations and laws.
• Assists with the coordination and processing of employee benefits such as health benefits and processing of vacation deferral program documents. Keeps abreast of current rules and regulations related to employee benefits.
• Assists in advising employees of changes in laws, rules, health plan coverage, etc. and resolves benefit related issues, problems and questions with system, campus and external departments.
• Assists with the update and maintenance of online leave for CTAHR. Ensures compliance with State / University / collective bargaining provisions / procedures.
• Assists in the review and processing of workers compensation claims, including processing claims to 3rd party administrator in a timely manner and in accordance with policies and procedures. Assists with routine cases.
• Assists in the maintenance of the PeopleSoft (PS) system for CTAHR, and keeps abreast of current procedures and features. Ensures the propriety of and proper, accurate, and timely processing of all personnel actions under PS.
• Assists in coordinating and conducting training and orientation sessions for CTAHR faculty and staff.
• Coordinates all aspects of service awards for employees for years of service.
• Assists in drafting and composing memos, letters and forms of communication and reports related to areas of responsibility or as assigned.
• Assists as a support to the lead fact-finder for grievances and fact-finding investigations for the College.
• Assists in compiling and analyzing personnel data from existing files and records in response to inquiries, reports and surveys. Obtains guidance from senior HR staff and supervisor on situations of higher technical complexity.
• Assists in reviewing and / or coordinating the work product of clerical personnel and / or student assistants.
• Keeps abreast of changes in human resources management and assists in assessment impact on college HR operations and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

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INQUIRIES : Christina Kapu at [email protected] EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / offices / eeo / policies /

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / titleix / help / campus-security / , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request : The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link : https : / / www.hawaii.edu / offices / eeo / accommodation-request /

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