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Human Resources Specialist

University of Hawaii Maui, HI

Maui, HI

1mo ago Closed

$4,627+/mo Full time Benefits Administration Employee Benefits Hr Generalist

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 17, 2026).

Job Description

Temporary, full-time Human Resources Specialist role onsite at UH Maui College in Kahului, Maui, handling payroll notifications, benefits coordination, employee records, student employment, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

Operate the automated HRIS (PeopleSoft) to prepare payroll notification forms for personnel transactions.
Assess Temporary Disability Benefit claims for eligibility and determine entitlement amounts.
Process and adjudicate Workers' Compensation claims.
Advise Faculty, Staff, Lecturers, and Casual or Emergency hires on fringe benefit programs and terms of employment in line with UHCC policies, CBAs, and benefit plans.
Coordinate open enrollment activities and support any new benefit plans or plan updates.
Respond to unemployment insurance claim notices filed with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; review employee records and provide information to state officials; file appeals as appropriate.
Research and resolve employee concerns related to pay, leave, benefits, and retirement.
Notify the HR Manager of unusual or difficult cases, gaps in guidelines, or conflicts in plans.
Analyze records to determine eligibility for sabbatical, paid or unpaid leave, stipends, overloads, probationary credit, summer pro‑rata pay, and similar actions.
Serve as the UH Maui College HR contact when coordinating with OHR Benefits, UH Payroll, EUTF, ERS, and other agencies delivering employee services.
Assist the HR Manager by interpreting CBA articles and BOR policies to employees and supervisors.
Support the on-campus SECE program administration; maintain the student position database and process employment transactions efficiently.
Create and maintain personnel databases for student employment, including TB clearance, Form I-9, transcripts, appointments, and archived records.
Train new SECE system users and assist with completing required forms.
Respond to inquiries from Faculty and Staff on student employment HR matters referencing applicable policies.
Prepare and update employee orientation sessions, covering UH system operations, CBA overview, pay, leaves, benefits, and retirement.
Plan and conduct ongoing employee orientations to onboard staff within the UH system and outline pay, benefits, and retirement information.
Identify and propose HR staff development projects; coordinate training logistics including speakers, facilities, and A/V equipment.
Maintain personnel records in compliance with Federal, State, and UHCC policies.
Collect and organize personnel data for systemwide or program reports and for inquiries from UH or UHMC partners.
Assist with updating the UHMC HR Office website with current policies, procedures, and benefits, and contribute relevant campus updates.
Support additional areas such as Civil Service and Casual hires as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Functional knowledge of HR or business principles, practices, and terminology.
Understanding of federal and state HR laws, rules, regulations, and systems relevant to HR or business functions.
Proven ability to identify problems, analyze causes, and resolve common HR-related issues.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare reports and procedures and communicate effectively across various contexts.
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with personal computers and word processing software.
Knowledge of postsecondary institution structures and processes.
Foundational knowledge of HR rules and regulations, including equal employment opportunity and related policies.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize multiple duties under demanding timelines.
Basic understanding of accounting principles.
Ability to apply knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.

Technologies

PeopleSoft
Word processing software

Inquiries

Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources
Phone: 808-984-3381
Email: mauihr@hawaii.edu

To Apply

A one- to two-page statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts showing degree and relevant coursework
Copies of transcripts are acceptable for now; original official transcripts required at time of hire
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course evaluation with an equivalency statement from a NACES member agency
Academic records or grade summaries will not be accepted
Diplomas and copies will not be accepted
Resume
Three professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
Optional letters of recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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