Human Resources Specialist III (Classification & Compensation) - Honolulu

About the role

The position is assigned moderately difficult position classification and compensation management work regularly encompassing problems of average difficulty and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and recommends position classification;
• Counsels and advises employees regarding classification issues;
• Conducts classification desk audits, surveys and studies;
• Researches and develops new and/or revises existing class specifications and minimum qualification requirements;
• Analyzes classes of work to determine appropriate pricing and to provide comments on inter-jurisdictional equal pay reviews;
• Gathers information and responds to salary surveys;
• Conducts organizational reviews and analysis;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to programs and divisions;
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree 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: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional experience in one or any combination of human resources 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (2-½) years of the specialized experience.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Schedule

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Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education : If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts 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.

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