LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST I (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

Be the Bridge Between Employees, Management, and the Labor Union
The Department of Human Resources , Labor Relations and Training Division , is seeking a motivated Labor Relations Specialist I to be part of a dedicated team tasked with supporting the City and County of Honolulu's labor-management relations effort and helping to shape fair and effective labor practices across the City. This position offers valuable experience and growth potential in the field of labor relations within public service and is a great opportunity for individuals who have a strong foundation in personnel or labor relations.

Duties and responsibilities of the Labor Relations Specialist I position includes, but are not limited to:

• Participating in dispute resolution matters, including providing departmental assistance in the processing of grievances, meeting with departmental managerial and supervisory personnel, attorneys and union officials/agents to discuss and attempt to resolve labor relations matters.
• Participating in the contractual grievance procedure, which may include serving as a hearing's officer for formal grievances at the Employer level.
• Participating in collective bargaining negotiations for an assigned bargaining unit(s), which includes developing management proposals, reviewing Union proposals and evaluating for impact on operations, costs, employee morale, etc., evaluating problem areas in contracts for possible correction in renegotiations, etc.
• Participating in the development and delivery of training to City managers, supervisors and/or employees on labor relations matters.
• Participating in the development of administrative rules and policies and evaluating their effectiveness for future improvement.
• Researching, reviewing, and studying current labor laws and regulations, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining agreements, consulting with legal staff as needed.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies for this job title. HIRING PROCESS :

• Applications must be submitted online to be accepted. This job posting will close on May 6, 2025 , 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
• Interviews for the current vacancy will be held on June 2 , 2025 .
• A conditional offer may be made after all interviews have concluded.
• Additional interviews for future vacancies may also be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

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At 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 a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with specialization in public or business administration, psychology or a related field.

Substitution : Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, 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.

Verification Requirement : In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

One year of professional experience in personnel management (human resources) or industrial relations.

Substitution : A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for the required work experience. The relevant Master's degree must have been completed at the time of application and listed on your application in order to be credited for the substitution. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education. Please refer to the education verification requirements listed above. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION : In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT : Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%