People Operations Specialist Jobs in Hawaii

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (Casual Hire) Human Resources Specialist

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Office of the VP for Community Colleges, Administrative Affairs

Location: Honolulu (Manoa)

Date Posted: June 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 22, 2026, 11:59 pm HST

Salary Information: $31.35/hour commensurate with education and experience.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, up to 19 hrs/week

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary (89 day hire)

Other Conditions: To begin approximately July 2, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. Renewal dependent upon satisfactory performance, program needs, and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serves as resource and advises the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges and Community College campuses in the areas of human resources.
- Responsible for assisting campuses in areas such as classification, recruitment, benefits, labor relations, contract interpretations, and other areas as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Business Administration or related field and 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources administration with responsibilities for assessing training needs, developing and conducting training; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of human resources management, training program and labor relations as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with human resources management.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of higher education administrative support.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
- Ability to follow through with instructions and meet stated deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to develop engaging training materials that align with internal standards and external regulations and convey complex policies and training materials clearly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and human resources and administrative policies, procedures, and rules to a wide range of complex issues.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities while excelling at multitasking and performing effectively under pressure in deadline-driven environments.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, confidentiality, sound discretion and judgment and timeliness in performance of work.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from various sources and clearly present them verbally and in writing to a variety of sources.
- Experience with unionized employee groups which demonstrates knowledge of the conditions of service typical for unionized work environment.
- Considerable working knowledge of the University of Hawai‘i’s organizational structure and key governing policies and procedures, including UH Systemwide Policies and Procedures Information System (PPIS) and relevant Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS).

To Apply:

Applicant must submit the following:
- Resume or CV;
- Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and
- The names, titles, and contact information (telephone number, addresses and email addresses) of at least three professional references.

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Inquiries: Community Colleges Human Resources Office, cchro@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/