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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV AND V (RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU (OHHI)

State of Hawaiʻi
Honolulu, HI Other
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number OHHI-26064 - This vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Staffing Division.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The forwarding of your application to the hiring department and any potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not indicate that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) DAYS OR THE RECEIPT OF 10 APPLICATIONS . PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary

Human Resources Specialist IV:

$5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Human Resources Specialist V

$6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

This position is located in the Employee Staffing Division, Department of Human Resources Development and is responsible for independently planning, developing, and conducting a variety of complex statewide recruitment and examination activities for positions in the Executive Branch of the State civil service system.

Human Resources Specialist IV: Performs human resources assignments which regularly encompass complex problems combined with the responsibility for management advisory services; and performs other duties as assigned.

Human Resources Specialist V: Performs the most difficult human resources work independently and furnishes human resources management advisory services and evaluations for organizations which are complex, new, or dynamic; or serves as a specialist, consultant, and trouble shooter with independent responsibility for a functional area in resolving very difficult human resources problems and handling assignments of a very complex nature; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: Two and one-half years for the Level IV and for the Level V, three and one-half years of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions; i.e., recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations, and human resources research.

Selective Certification - Recruitment and Examination: Of the years of human resources management experience required for the class, one year of professional work experience must be in the area of recruitment and/or examination of civil service positions in the State of Hawaii or local government jurisdictions (e.g., Judiciary, City and County of Honolulu, etc.).

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE .

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Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provides a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

Salary : $5,527 - $6,728

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