Job Details

LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP | Human Resources

POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE: BU00 | Exempt

SALARY RATE: $179,733.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

Salary will be negotiable based on the applicant's years of experience, special skill sets, etc.

JOB DUTIES:

The HR Director works closely with the VP&CHRO to oversee system-wide Human Resources programs for HHSC by providing strategic guidance to Corporate and Regional HR executive leadership, while ensuring compliance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and all applicable federal and state labor and employment laws.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

HR Leadership & Administration
• Partners with the VP&CHRO in planning, developing, and implementing system-wide HR policies, programs, and strategic forward thinking initiatives.
• Manages and provides oversight and direction to HR managers and staff across functional areas including recruitment, classification and compensation programs, employee transactions, payroll, training, employment, employee relations and workers' compensation.
• Manages the most complex projects and assignments that impact system-wide initiatives and/or other jurisdictions as assigned by the VP&CHRO.
• Assists in workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives to cultivate a high-performing, resilient, and future-ready public workforce.
• Assumes leadership of the Human Resources Department for HHSC when delegated by the VP&CHRO.

Advisory & Strategic Role
• Provides expert advice and guidance on labor relations, personnel policies, and compliance with employment state and federal laws.
• Advices on disciplinary actions, investigations, and complex employee relations matters across the regions.
• Provides clarification, interpretation, and secures compliance with laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures governing all human resource management and administration procedures. Recommends personnel needs, changes, and actions to the VP&CHRO.

Prepares comprehensive analyses, reports, and recommendations on workforce metrics, labor relations activity, and HR performance to inform system-wide decision-making and strategic planning.
• Maintains open and effective communication with executive management, legislative leaders, union officials, administrators and directors.
• Represents the Corporate HR office in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, HLRB hearings, interagency forums, and HHSC Board of Director meetings as assigned.

Labor Relations
• Serves as the system-wide leader on labor relations, with emphasis on HGEA and UPW collective bargaining agreements, while fostering constructive labor-management relationships while protecting HHSC's interests.
• Plans, directs, and actively participates in collective bargaining negotiations, including development of strategies, proposals, and contract costing.
• Interprets and administers multiple bargaining unit contracts; provides expert system-wide guidance to executive leadership on contractual provisions, obligations, and employee rights.
• Leads grievance and arbitration processes, including investigations, case preparation, and representation before arbitrators and the Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB).
• Provides training and counsel to Corporate and Regional leadership on contract administration, disciplinary matters, and effective labor-management practices.
• Proactively monitors labor relations trends, applicable legislation, and case law to ensure full organizational compliance.

Other Duties 30%
• Monitors emerging HR related healthcare trends and regulatory developments to ensure system-wide compliance and organizational readiness for evolving workforce and operational requirements.
• Assigned to special projects relating to human resources and payroll; evaluates business practices and documents proposed changes and implementation plans to include resources, timelines, costs, risks, alternative options, etc.
• Leads initiatives to evaluate, streamline, and enhance HR processes and workflows, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
• Assists in the administration and management of the HRIS system including evaluating and implementing systems changes that impact system-wide business processes.
• Available to travel to neighbor islands to visit hospital facilities and to conferences in-state or out-of-state for continuing education as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Graduation from accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, with at least three (3) years specializing in labor relations and collective bargaining with demonstrated leadership in guiding HR teams and initiatives. Extensive HR experience in a unionized public sector or healthcare environment preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type3 or equivalent).

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the functions and organization of human resources, State government; advanced understanding of human resource management and/or labor relations concepts, methods and procedures, including organizational and functional relationships within the public sector; comprehensive familiarity with applicable laws, rules and regulations, policies and directives; reference sources; public and private sector trends and practices in human resource management and labor relations.

Abilities: Ability to analyze, interpret, apply, and implement various complex human resource management and labor relations issues, problems, and proposals, develop alternatives, and make sound and strategic recommendations and decisions; engage effectively with union representatives, management , heads of state departments and other stakeholders; communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; and provides leadership, supervision, and management to HR staff.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP is located at 3657 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) ###-#### or (800) ###-#### (TTD/TTY), email: ...@hhsc.org or visit our website at

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) ###-#### or (800) ###-#### (TTD/TTY), ...@hhsc.org.