Casual Hire - Human Resources Specialist

Casual Hire - Human Resources Specialist

Location

Leeward CC, Pearl City, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01511

Department

Leeward Community College

Division

Admin Directors Office - Personnel

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

casual

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of 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 one calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Casual Hire - Human Resources Specialist

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Human Resources Office

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: 07/17/2026

Closing Date: 07/19/2026 11:59 PM, HST

Salary: $40.45/hour

Schedule: Up to 19 hours /week

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: To begin approximately August 2026. Renewal dependent upon satisfactory performance, program needs and availability of funds.

Description of Duties:

• In collaboration with the HR Manager, independently performs complex assignments of limited scope in position and staffing administration related to classification and recruitment, and selection and compensation, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, UH policies, and collective bargaining agreements, and ensuring EEO compliance.
• Serves as a consultative resource to administrators, faculty, staff, supervisors, and employees on federal, state, UH policies and procedures, employee relations matters, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Classifies positions and reviews vacancy announcements. Coordinates reorganization requests, organizational charts and functional statements.
• Assists with the recruitment process utilizing NEOGOV.
• Reviews and recommends salary placements and pay adjustments of the various classes of employees in accordance with UH policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains, audits, and ensures confidentiality, accuracy of official personnel records and HR data systems, including document management systems, HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft), recruitment software (e.g. NEOGOV) and internal databases.
• Prepares, collects data, and presents HR reports, correspondence, and analyses, including statistical summaries and surveys for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration, human resources management or related field and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources administration; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of human resources administration as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with human resources administration.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated ability with any Human Resources Information Systems.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures typical of an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task to meet expected deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to address and resolve human resources issues of a sensitive and complex nature.
• Knowledge of the University of Hawaiis organizational structure, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft.
• Demonstrated experience with NEOGOV.
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:

• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.). Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
• Resume.
• Copies of licenses, certificates and certifications appropriate to the position.

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet MQs. Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degrees(s). Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.

Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:

Leeward Community College

Human Resources Office

808-455-0326

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Leeward Community College Address 96-045 Ala Ike

Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu