Human Resources Specialist III, Classifications
US Lawns, Hilo, HI, United States
Job Description
Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.
As a Human Resources Specialist III, you will support classification, compensation, and organizational design efforts that directly impact staffing effectiveness, compliance, and employee experience across the region. Your work will help ensure positions are accurately classified, competitively compensated, and aligned with the evolving needs of a mission-driven healthcare system. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career while contributing to a high-impact organization dedicated to serving the East Hawaiʻi community.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in administering the position classification program, including analyzing job descriptions, evaluating classification requests, and ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory standards
Conduct classification and compensation research, including wage and salary surveys, cost studies, and benchmarking to support pay decisions and workforce strategies
Provide consultative and technical HR guidance to managers and supervisors on classification, staffing, organizational structure, and personnel actions
Support organizational and workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing patterns, vacancy trends, and workforce data to recommend solutions
Assist with union consultation processes related to organizational changes, including preparing documentation, analyzing impacts, and maintaining records
Prepare reports, maintain organizational charts, support HR policy updates, and participate in training sessions, projects, and cross-functional initiatives
Education, Experience, Licensure & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university required. Excess experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
One and one half (1 ½) year of professional experience in human resources or personnel management functions (e.g., classification, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, or workforce planning) required
Experience with HR analytics, classification systems, or compensation analysis preferred
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and HR best practices
Ability to analyze complex personnel issues and develop recommendations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
Sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment
Benefits
13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.
Pre-Employment Health Requirements
Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates
As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants who are not employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Shift Details
Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.
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Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.
As a Human Resources Specialist III, you will support classification, compensation, and organizational design efforts that directly impact staffing effectiveness, compliance, and employee experience across the region. Your work will help ensure positions are accurately classified, competitively compensated, and aligned with the evolving needs of a mission-driven healthcare system. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career while contributing to a high-impact organization dedicated to serving the East Hawaiʻi community.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in administering the position classification program, including analyzing job descriptions, evaluating classification requests, and ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory standards
Conduct classification and compensation research, including wage and salary surveys, cost studies, and benchmarking to support pay decisions and workforce strategies
Provide consultative and technical HR guidance to managers and supervisors on classification, staffing, organizational structure, and personnel actions
Support organizational and workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing patterns, vacancy trends, and workforce data to recommend solutions
Assist with union consultation processes related to organizational changes, including preparing documentation, analyzing impacts, and maintaining records
Prepare reports, maintain organizational charts, support HR policy updates, and participate in training sessions, projects, and cross-functional initiatives
Education, Experience, Licensure & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university required. Excess experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
One and one half (1 ½) year of professional experience in human resources or personnel management functions (e.g., classification, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, or workforce planning) required
Experience with HR analytics, classification systems, or compensation analysis preferred
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and HR best practices
Ability to analyze complex personnel issues and develop recommendations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
Sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment
Benefits
13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.
Pre-Employment Health Requirements
Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates
As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants who are not employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Shift Details
Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.
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