Complex Area Human Resources Officer II - Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area, 76371 (2026-02880)

Complex Area Human Resources Officer II - Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area, 76371 (2026-02880)

Salary

$114,820.00 - $162,535.00 Annually

Location

Windward District Office: 46-169 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Job Type

Full-time 12-month

Job Number

2026-02880

District / Complex Area

EO / Windward / Windward Dist Office

School / Office

EO / Windward Dist-Administration

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position %

100%

Position Number

76371

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Description

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded in the Educational Officers Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term vicing appointment.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Complex Area Superintendent of the Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area, the Complex Area Human Resources Officer II:

1. Provides leadership, planning, and coordination of support services to Windward District school administrators, serving as the primary point of contact for investigations or legal matters related to personnel and educational issues associated with the Kailua-Kalaheo and Castle-Kahuku Complex Areas; conducts and/or assists with investigations, fact finding, drafting correspondence or reports, and provides technical assistance with decision-making and resolutions.

2. Serves as an advisor, consultant, facilitator, and mediator for either CAS and school administrators; fields public or internal inquiries regarding legal or contractual concerns associated with either Complex Area and helps with analyses and recommendations to resolve issues at the lowest possible level.

3. Plans, coordinates, and conducts professional development and leadership activities for school administrators and other Complex Area personnel; assists with Complex Area initiatives related to human resource development activities that support school administrators with developing, maintaining, and operationalizing their school visions.

4. Serves as a liaison to state office resources; identifies and coordinates use of resources with and among schools, between complexes, and in other Complex Areas when needed; facilitates short and long term strategic planning with school administrators; coordinates and implements complex wide or Complex Area plans.

5. Assists and supports school administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates as directed.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management, or with specialization in management which included course work in personnel administration and industrial relations.

Desired Education: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in education, law, or other subject/field appropriate to the area of assignment.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency, or system.

Desired Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in education, implementation, and compliance with federal and state laws, such the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, IDEA 2004, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or related subjects pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

Knowledge: Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as collective bargaining and dispute settlement; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Federal and state laws relating to education; processes of change to assist school administrators with implementing policies that relate to education and other areas of assignment.

Ability to: Provide analytical and technical services in human resource management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

Desired Ability to: Provide leadership, planning, coordination, and technical assistance in the areas of assignment at the complex area and school level; oversee, analyze, and evaluate plans, programs, educational, contractual law, and collective bargaining unit agreements; use tools, equipment, instruments, and other devices appropriate to the areas of assignment.

Supplemental Information

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

All others will be placed on the first step of $114,820.

NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicants exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.

Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner.Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools

Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.

After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

APPROVED:

Sean Bacon

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.
• Workers Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:

Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org