Human Resources Specialist IV (Labor Relations) - Honolulu

Human Resources Specialist IV (Labor Relations)

Recruitment Number 25-202TO

Salary : $5,369.00 Monthly

Location : Honolulu

Position Specific Description

This position is located in the Labor Relations Division of the Judiciary Human Resources Department and serves as a staff specialist in labor-management relations, carrying out the difficult and complex assignments. This position provides advisory services and assistance to senior executives and administrators, staff, managers, and supervisors on matters involving individual employee problems, employee relations issues, labor-management issues, and contract interpretation and administration; provides expert advice and staff support to the Administrative Director of the Courts or designee in formal grievances received at the Employer level; researches and handles complex and difficult grievances; and independently negotiates with the unions, supplemental agreements and settlement agreements. This position also serves as the Judiciary representative in negotiations of master agreements; serves as a staff specialist providing expert advice with regard to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Hawaii Family Leave Law; and also assists with administering the Judiciary's Leave Sharing Program; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education : Graduation 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. Specialized Experience : Two and one-half (2-1 / 2) years of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resource (HR) 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 show 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. Selective Certification Requirement : This position performs work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems, and is responsible for furnishing advisory services and assistance to management on matters involving individual employee problems, employee relations issues, public sector labor-management issues and contract interpretation and administration. In order to satisfactorily perform the position's duties and responsibilities at job entry, candidates must meet the education and experience requirements for the class, Human Resources Specialist IV, and also meet the following :

Of the two and one-half (2-1 / 2) years of Specialized Experience, at least one (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of public sector unionized labor contract administration and employee relations which demonstrated substantial knowledge and application of labor relations management principles and practices to complex cases, OR demonstrated progressively responsible professional work experience conducting administrative investigations which provided knowledge of public sector collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures and personnel policies and procedures. Note : There is no educational substitution for the Selective Certification Requirement. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience : 1) 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. 2) 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. 3) 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 1 / 2) years of the Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or sent by mail to the following address : Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813. If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma 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. Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following : 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years; 21 vacation leave days per year; 21 sick leave days per year; reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank; employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans; free life insurance policy for employees and retirees; deferred compensation retirement savings plan; and state retirement plan for eligible employees. The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and / or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.