Human Resources Clerk V - Honolulu, Oahu

Human Resources Clerk V - Honolulu, Oahu

Salary

$3,900.00 Monthly

Location

Honolulu

Job Type

Various

Job Number

26-079TO

Department

1st Circuit

Opening Date

05/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-079TO, Human Resources Clerk V, SR-13, Honolulu, Oahu

Summary of Duties

Independently performs substantive human resources clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recruitment, classification, training and/or employee relations, and includes a significant proportion of those of a novel and/or unusually complicated nature which presents many possible alternative course of action and requires use of considerable judgment; and/or performs limited technical assistance work; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Generalized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

Supervisory Aptitude: For certain positions, applicants must show that they possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory and/or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. Successful completion of a clerical curriculum at an accredited business or technical school may be substituted for the General Experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year.

2. Successful completion of an academic year in an accredited college or university above the high school level may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

3. Graduation from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience and two (2) years of Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years

• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year

• Up to 21 sick leave days per year

• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank

• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans

• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees

• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan

• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

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Specialized Experience: In addition to one (1) year of progressively responsible general office clerical experience, this position requires three (3) years of experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

I understand that by answering the following question, I am attesting that I have read the experience requirements above.

• I possess the required experience.
• I do not possess the required experience.

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Starting with your most recent employment, please list all your employment from the "Work Experience" section of your application which qualifies you for the specialized experience described above. Please include the following information:

1) Name of employer

2) Your official job title

3) Dates of employment (From-To, Month/Year)

4) Number of hours worked per week

5) A detailed description of the tasks you performed in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements, etc.

6) If only a portion of your duties and responsibilities was spent performing human resources (HR) functions, please provide the percentage (%) of time you specifically performed HR related duties.

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Substitutions Allowed:

Will you be using your education to substitute for the required General and/or Specialized Experience requirements?

If yes, please attach or email a copy of your transcript or diploma for verification of your coursework and/or degree.

Note: If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

• Yes
• No

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.

Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

Required Question

Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary

Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808)539-4949

1 (800) 493-9298

Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us