Human Resources Manager (0078393)

Location : UH System Offices, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Office of the Vice President for Administration System
Division: Office of Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0078393
Description

Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Position Number: 0078393
Hiring Unit: VP for Administration/Office of Human Resources
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted October 12, 2026
Closing Date: October 26, 2026, 11:59PM HST
Salary :
Additional Salary Information: Band C minimum $6,876/month
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General

Other Conditions: Position is excluded from collective bargaining and is pending position clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities
(*Denotes Essential Functions)*

• *This position serves as a Human Resources (HR) Manager for the UH System Office of Human Resources (OHR) as it relates to Administrative, Professional & Technical (APT), Civil Service (CS), Faculty (F) and Executive/Managerial (EM) personnel for System and Manoa campus employees.
• *Directs, plans, and administers the full-range of HR programs, including recruitment (e.g. suitability review & determination), examination, selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations (e.g. performance evaluations, misconduct, DAT and reasonable suspicion testing, conducts and completes or oversees investigations), training and benefits.
• *Provides high-level human resources support to EMs, Directors, Managers, and other employees within UH System offices.
• *Consults with other HR Managers and Subject Matter Experts within OHR as appropriate to implement services and meet requirements in these areas.
• *Establishes short and long-range OHR goals and objectives to improve human resource support services and operational effectiveness; evaluates progress towards achievement of goals.
• *Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned section. Manages, assigns and evaluates staff assignments. Ensures that all operational requirements are met.
• *Evaluates and monitors performance for all subordinate employees. Initiates employee development plans, provides mentoring and training, and initiates and implements changes required to meet performance expectations.
• *Assists in the development of policies and procedures in conformance with Federal and State laws, University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and human resources principles and provides guidance and interpretation.
• *Implements new processes and technologies to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service through creative and innovative human resource approaches.
• *Provides consultative services in labor relations, recruitment/selection, benefits, classification/compensation, employee relations, proposed reorganizations, and other HR related matters.
• *Advises and conduct training for college/schools (including Dean/Director and other EM) on various human resources and labor relations related issues and identifies most appropriate action, as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Union representatives to ensure that the University is represented in its best interests.
• Serves as team leader for special projects in areas of human resources management. Requires timely and thorough research analyses, extraction of pertinent information and data.
• Assists with the timely dissemination of information to campus representatives. Drafts correspondence, ensuring goals and objectives are met. Ensures employees are informed of new/revised information as it relates to labor relations, benefits, classification/compensation, training, etc.
• *Keeps abreast of emerging HR legislation, labor law and arbitration awards, policies, procedures and practices. Ensures that implementation is in alignment with the program.
• *Develops and recommends to OHR management regarding procedures/strategies to prevent such issues from recurring.
• *Cross-trains with other HR Managers and develops, supervises and implements cross-training of Employee Services staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field and 7 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.
2. Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of developing and emerging concepts, principles and methodologies of the assigned area of human resources administration, and management.
3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems associated with assigned human resources administration, and management.
4. Demonstrated ability to understand problems from a broad interactive perspective and use reasoning to discern underlying principles and issues when problem solving, and apply creative thinking to resolve problems in new and unprecedented approaches.
5. Demonstrated written and verbal competence in presenting ideas, concepts and models clearly using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Experience with and considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public sector human resources administration and management, specifically recruitment, selection, training and labor relations.
10. Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct HR training.
11. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and apply statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and human resources and general administrative policies, procedures and rules to a variety of complex issues having campus-wide effect.
12. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of human resources management or related issues.
13. Experience and thorough knowledge of policies, rules and regulations governing public sector human resources administration as it specifically relates to labor relations and/or training/staff development.
14. Demonstrated written and verbal mastery in presenting ideas, theories, issues and models clearly and accurately using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation, and provide long-term direction and leadership.
15. Ability to analyze, interpret, apply HR and general administrative rules and regulations to a variety of work situations; and exercise judgement, tact and discretion in applying/explaining policies/procedure.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated record of progressive leadership, innovation, and organizational change.
2. Experience in a post-secondary educational institution which demonstrates knowledge of the conditions of service typical for university/college level employee groups.
3. Knowledge of the University of Hawaii human resources management policies, procedures, systems, and collective bargaining strategies.
4. Master's degree in human resources management or related field.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (i.e.. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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