Human Resources Specialist III

Salary: $4,961.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 25-268TO
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 11/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-268TO, Human Resources Specialist III (Recruitment & Examination), SR-20, Honolulu, Oahu
Summary of Duties
This position performs a broad range of human resources generalist functions with emphasis on recruitment, certification, examinations, and technical guidance. The role coordinates and supports end-to-end recruitment activities, assists with developing and improving human resources (HR) processes, and provides advice to programs on personnel policies, procedures, and selection practices. Responsibilities include conducting job analysis, evaluating applicant qualifications, developing and administering examinations, and creating structured interview questions and rating guides to support fair and consistent hiring practices.

The position also assists with training, outreach, and policy development; prepares correspondence and responses to HR-related inquiries; conducts criminal history and suitability checks; and contributes to continuous improvement of recruitment and selection methods. Overall, the role provides comprehensive HR support and serves as a resource to programs, staff, and administrators across the Judiciary.

Minimum Qualification 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 of a routine clerical nature is not qualifying.

Specialized 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.

Non-Qualifying Experience: 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.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of website content design, development and maintenance; video production; graphic design; and/or social media marketing.
Substitutions Allowed:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.
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 transcript(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, we will request an original, official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree at a later time.

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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
  
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

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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.
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Education Requirement: This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or four years of qualifying experience to substitute for the degree (refer to the Education requirement section of the job announcement).
Which of the following statements best describes how you meet this requirement?

• I have been awarded a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• I have 4 or more years of qualifying experience that substitutes for a bachelor's degree. In the Work Experience Section of your application, include a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities where you gained this experience.
• None of the above.

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Specialized Experience: The position requires one and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional experience in one or a combination of human resources management functions, such as 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.

Note: Clerical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to applying human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.

If you possess the required Specialized Experience described above, please provide a detailed description of your professional human resources role, duties and responsibilities and the scope and complexity of the human resources issues you independently handled.
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Desirable Qualifications: Although not a requirement, knowledge of website content design, development and maintenance; video production; graphic design; and/or social media marketing is desired.

Please describe your knowledge and experience in the areas described above, including how you gained this knowledge or experience and the types of projects and/or campaigns you worked on.
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Allowable Substitution - Advanced Degree: If you possess one of the allowable substitutions as described in the job announcement and would like to use the degree to substitute for some or all of the required Specialized Experience, please provide the following information:

1) Name of the school where your degree was awarded.
2) Type of degree conferred, i.e. Master's, Juris Doctor, etc.
3) Your major area of study.

In order to receive credit for your degree, please submit a copy of your official transcript(s).
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Required Question

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