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Human Resources Specialist V - Labor Relations - 1024

HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU73 | SR24

SALARY RATE: Negotiable (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES : The Human Resources Services Department provides leadership and support in the areas of Labor Relations, Employee & Labor Investigations, Civil Rights/EEO compliance, Policy and Procedure governance, Leadership and workforce training, Performance evaluation facilitation, and People Practices that promote fairness, consistency, cultural grounding, and organizational accountability across the Region. The department partners closely with leaders at all levels to ensure HR practices uphold State and Federal laws, Collective Bargaining Agreements, HHSC policies, and West Hawai‘i Region values.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Region’s specialist in Labor Relations, Investigations, Civil Rights compliance, HR Policy and Procedure management, Kuleana Academy training facilitation, and Regional Performance Evaluation oversight. The position provides expert consultation to leaders, represents the Region in labor relations matters, conducts and coordinates investigations, leads policy development and implementation, delivers leadership training, and ensures the consistent application of HR standards throughout the West Hawai‘i Region. This position requires travel to all facilities within the West Hawaii Region.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Behavior, Pyschology, or related fields.
Experience Requirement: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of specialized experience in any one or any combination of the following: HR experience in leadership capacities, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Training Facilitation, and or Organizational Development.

Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

DESIRED SKILLS Knowledge of: Knowledge of the functions and organization of State government; public personnel administration principles, practices, and techniques; a comprehensive knowledge of the operations, policies, and legal requirements; and techniques of HHSC’s personnel program and the relationship of the HHSC’s personnel program to other personnel organizations of the State. Must have a thorough understanding of personnel evaluation techniques and the ability to deal effectively with management. Ability to: Ability to apply sound administrative principles and techniques; to analyze, evaluate and draw sound conclusions from available data; to present facts clearly both orally and in writing; to exercise judgment, tack and discretion in analyzing and explaining policies and procedures; analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions on complex problems; ability to write clear, concise reports and recommendations; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital officials, employees and the general public.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete aRequest for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.