Business Operations Specialist II - Lokahi HCM Project (Leave), 606660 (2026-03808)

Business Operations Specialist II - Lokahi HCM Project (Leave), 606660 (2026-03808)

Salary

$114,820.00 - $162,535.00 Annually

Location

OFS-Business Operations Branch: 1390 Miller Street, Basement Rm 8, Honolulu, HI 96813

Job Type

Full-time 12-month

Job Number

2026-03808

District / Complex Area

EO / OFS / Business Operations Branch

School / Office

EO / Business Operations Br

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Max Number of Applicants

20

Position %

100%

Position Number

606660

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Description

This job posting will remain open until 20 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.

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 Business Operations Specialist III of the Business Operations Branch, the Business Operations Specialist II:

1. Leads in-house branch leave accounting staff in preparing for conversion; develops comprehensive data crosswalks between legacy and new systems. Redesigns existing branch workflows and handoff points to optimize efficiency. Creates the internal training plan, supporting materials, and standardized procedure documentation for branch staff.

2. Assists in the development and delivery of training materials, user manuals, and support protocols specifically for leave accounting matters. Provides post-go-live assistance to school and office-level staff to ensure the accurate recording and management of leave.

3. Coordinates and ensures that all fiscal and leave-related components are accurately represented in the planning, functional integration, and end-to-end testing phases of the new HCM system. Identifies potential gaps in leave accounting logic and recommends configurations to meet Department standards. Ensures cross-office handshake points are efficient and reduce manual transactions and processes.

4. Collaborates with the Project Manager and external partners to develop detailed functional requirements for the Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, such as specifically defining leave accounting workflows, accrual rules, and reporting needs for the new solution.

5. Manages the technical conversion of existing leave balances from legacy systems to the new HCM solution. Conducts audits of current leave data, identifies discrepancies, and executes necessary corrections to ensure a "clean" data migration.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business administration with a major in accounting or any other field in business administration which included at least twelve (12) semester hours of credit in accounting courses.

Education Substitution: Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of excess relevant experience described below.

Desired Education: Bachelors degree in Political Science with coursework in Public Administration, Management Accounting, and Research Statistics.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.

Desired Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional managerial/supervisory job-related experience in program planning and analysis, business, public procurement and contracting operations, and/or public administration.

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: Financial and management accounting; government accounting; business statistics; computer-based information systems; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Public administration, organization theory and change management; fiscal/internal controls, accounting systems, funding principles and system implementation; principles and practices of management; Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Ability to: Perform a variety of professional business operations functions including providing technical guidance to other staff, developing department-wide guidelines and procedures, and performing complex analysis of payroll, vouchering, inventory management and leave accounting; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

Desired Ability to: Conduct studies in program planning and analysis; gather and analyze data and assist in developing and communicating sound recommendations based on findings and conclusions; deal tactfully and effectively with others; write clear and concise plans and technical reports; develop standard procedures (SP), evaluative reports, and correspondence to present to public officials and others; support other offices in conducting planning, evaluation, budgeting, or management studies.

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.

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:

Robert Davis

Interim 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