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Hawaii State Judiciary

Human Resources Manager II (Personnel Transactions) - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawaii State Judiciary, Honolulu, HI


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Honolulu

Job Type: Various

Job Number: 24-175TO

Department: Human Resources Department

Opening Date: 09/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 24-175TO, Human Resources Manager II (Personnel Transactions), EM-05 ($9,142 to $10,000 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu

Note: First consideration will be given to applications received by October 7, 2024.

*The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.

Summary of Duties

The Human Resources Manager II of the Employee Services Division serves as a technical expert in, and plans, directs, controls and coordinates the work of staff engaged in the administration of Judiciary Rules, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and State and Federal laws pertaining to pay administration, vacation and sick leave, leaves without pay, employee loans and exchanges, types of appointments, hours of work, and fringe benefits.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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: Three and one-half (3 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 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: Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of Specialized Experience, applicants must possess at least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience which involved active and direct participation in and major responsibility for the management and execution of personnel transactions. The experience must have demonstrated substantive knowledge, and the interpretation and application of personnel rules, policies and procedures, laws, and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employment status, pay and benefits.

Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional staff specialist or supervisory experience in one or a combination of the following:

1. Staff Specialist Experience: Human resources management specialist experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a human resources specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or human resources management specialist experience performing extensive and intensive work in a designated area of specialization, working on the most complex, and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure that departments are following guidelines for sound human resources practices, development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in human resources research aimed towards improving the human resources system.

2. Supervisory Experience: Experience in a designated field of human resources management which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them of difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing new employees.

Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities, such as success in regular or special assignments or projects which involve administrative matters (e.g., planning, organizing, promoting and directing a program providing staff advice and assistance); managerial interest demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of managerial problems and the ability to resolve them; completion of educational or training courses in management accompanied by the application of principles learned to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments involving managerial and/or administrative tasks.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Education for 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 (2-½) years of the Specialized Experience.
Substitution of Staff Specialist/Supervisory Experience for Specialized Experience:

Excess staff specialist/supervisory experience may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.
Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to R[redacted], 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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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.
  • I have been awarded a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • I do not possess a bachelor's degree, but I have 4 or more years of qualifying experience that substitutes for a bachelor's degree & have included the information in the Work Experience section of my application.
  • I do not meet this requirement.


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Specialized, Staff Specialist and/or Supervisory Experience Requirements:
Describe your professional human resources management experience. Include the name of your employer, your job title, dates of employment (start/end, month/year), your specific job duties and responsibilities, supervisory experience (if any), and the area(s) of human resources management your experience is in.

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Selective Certification Requirement - Personnel Transactions: This position requires two (2) years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience which involved active and direct participation in and major responsibility for the management and execution of personnel transactions. The experience must have demonstrated substantive knowledge, and the interpretation and application of personnel rules, policies and procedures, laws, and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employment status, pay and benefits.

Do you possess professional experience managing or overseeing staff performing personnel transaction activities?
  • Yes
  • No


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Selective Certification Requirement - Personnel Transactions:
Describe your knowledge and professional work experience in the interpretation and application of personnel rules, policies and procedures, laws, and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employment status, pay and benefits.

In your description include the name of the employer where you gained this experience, your job title, and your duties and responsibilities in the areas listed above.

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Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Will you be using one of the allowable substitutions listed on the job announcement?
  • Yes
  • No


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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents:
You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail or email to R[redacted], at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.
  • Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.


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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. 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.


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