COMPLIANCE MANAGER (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER II) (EM-03) [1 vacancy]
Salary
$8,715.00 - $11,331.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
404256
Department
Human Resources
Division
Employment & Personnel Services
Opening Date
06/28/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
Defining and Refining to Keep the Citys Workforce Shining
Help shape the policies that keep the Citys workforce legally compliant, informed, and prepared for the future. The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Human Resources, Employment and Personnel Services Division, is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Human Resources Compliance Manager. Working in downtown Honolulu, this role acts as the Department of Human Resources' legislative liaison, as well as ensures the City is compliant with mandated rules and laws relating to employment, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, such as those governed by the Department of Transportation, and public disclosure laws, such as Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F and the Hawaii Office of Information Practices Administrative Rules. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy tracking legislative action, researching complex employment laws, developing policy solutions, advising executive leadership, and translating legal requirements into practical guidance for City departments.
What You Will Do:
Advise City leadership, managers, and departmental personnel staff on complex legal and regulatory matters involving employment compliance programs.
Coordinate the departments legislative activities by monitoring bills, reviewing and preparing testimony, representing the department before legislative bodies, and working with legislators and government agencies.
Lead Citywide compliance programs such as the Citys Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by developing policies and procedures, recommending improvements, and monitoring and auditing compliance with employment laws and personnel policies.
Advise the Department of Human Resources on compliance with applicable public disclosure rules and laws, including preparing responses to requests for public information under HRS 92F.
Research, interpret, and apply any federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, and City policies to support informed decision-making.
Develop and deliver training, respond to compliance inquiries and complaints, investigate issues, and collaborate with City departments and outside agencies.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply now to help the future of the Citys workforce shine!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.
For example:
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification Requirement: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in advising decision-makers on matters which included one or more of the following:
a) researching and providing technical guidance to senior level administrators/managers and others on various laws related to recruitment and/or examination.
b) researching and providing technical guidance to senior level administrators/managers and others on employment law compliance (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Drug and Alcohol Testing, and other federal and state employment laws).
The minimum qualification requirements also include the following;
APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
For each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe your role in the organizational structure of your organization/agency. Please include the following in your explanation:
A brief description of your employer, including the size of the organization,
The structure of the organization (e.g. number and kinds of departments, divisions, etc.),
The major functions of the department/division you worked in,
The number of departments/divisions/functional units you oversaw and managed,
The level/rank of your position within the organization/department/division and the degree/level of responsibility you had.
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RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
Describe your professional (post-Bachelors degree, non-clerical) experience providing technical guidance to senior-level administrators/managers on laws related to recruitment and/or the hiring examination processes.
Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.
Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities related to researching, interpreting, and applying federal or state laws, court decisions, rules, regulations, or guidelines involving recruitment and/or examination processes. Include specific examples of work performed and the legal resources or research methods used.
If the scope of your experience in this area was in a managerial capacity involving supervision and/or top-level management advisory assistance, explain your supervisory and/or top-level management advisory assistance duties (e.g., who you supervised or advised and the scope of such work).
Indicate the percentage of time spent on your listed duties and responsibilities.
If you do not have this experience, please note "N/A"
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EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE
Describe your professional (post-Bachelors degree, non-clerical) experience in the area of employment law compliance such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Protection of Personal Information, Uniform Information Practices Act, Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.
Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities related to researching, interpreting, and applying federal or state laws, court decisions, rules, regulations, or agency guidance involving employment law compliance. Include your experience developing training materials, guidance documents, or other resources used to support compliance, as well as specific examples of work performed and the legal research methods or resources used. Also include specific examples of the work you performed.
If the scope of your experience in this area was in a managerial capacity involving supervision and/or top-level management advisory assistance, explain your supervisory and/or top-level management advisory assistance duties (e.g., who you supervised or advised and the scope of such work).
Indicate the percentage of time spent on your listed duties and responsibilities.
If you do not have this experience, please note "N/A."
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LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE
Describe your professional (post-Bachelors degree, non-clerical) experience involving monitoring legislation that impacts human resources operations, employment practices, or human resources administrative programs.
Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.
Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities related to monitoring, tracking, and analyzing proposed legislation or administrative rules at the federal, state, county, or agency level that impacted HR or employment-related programs. Include specific examples of how you supported the development of testimony, position statements, or internal agency responses.
If the scope of your experience in this area was in a managerial capacity involving supervision and/or top-level management advisory assistance, explain your supervisory and/or top-level management advisory assistance duties (e.g., who you supervised or advised and the scope of such work).
Indicate the percentage of time spent on your listed duties and responsibilities.
If you do not have this experience, please note "N/A."
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/