Salary
$6,221.00 - $7,278.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
369256
Department
Human Resources
Division
Labor Relations & Training
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
"Developing People, Elevating Possibilities."
The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Personnel Development and Training Branch, is seeking to fill a vacant Learning & Talent Development Specialist (Human Resources Specialist V) position in Honolulu. This position focuses on creating and shaping cultures of engagement, learning and serving, and developing skills, talent, competencies, and potential.
What You Will Do
Design and deliver training programs, including identification of training needs; ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, priorities, and learning outcomes.
Develop relevant curriculum, content, and pathways including e-learning.
Select appropriate facilitators and delivery methods.
Evaluate outcomes, feedback and effectiveness of the programs.
Prepare and maintain budget, records and reports.
Work with management and subject matter experts throughout the process.
Perform other related duties as required.
Special Work Requirements
Attend morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
**Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval**
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For example:
1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/ personnel management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs for a large organization, which involved developing, evaluating, administering and/or facilitating training, one year of which shall have been representative of work equivalent to a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) IV level**.
Such experience must have included the development of immediate and long-range training plans and programs to identify and meet the developmental needs of managers and employees; planning, developing, and conducting programs to address those needs; and evaluating such programs for effectiveness and continuous improvement, with the goal of supporting internal workforce and professional growth.
**Experience at the HRS IV level must have included independently performing the full range and variety of assignments in the functional area.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
- All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
This position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Do you meet this education requirement?
Yes
No
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
THREE years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs for a large organization, which involved developing, evaluating, administering and/or facilitating training, one year of which shall have been representative of work equivalent to a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) IV level.
Do you meet this experience requirement?
Yes
No
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DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER
For each position where you have professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs, provide a brief description of the organization and department you worked in. As part of your description, please include the following:
a) The employer and your position title;
b) The type of organization (e.g., government, private, non-profit, etc.) and description of the major goals and functions of the organization;
c) The size of the organization (approximate number of employees) and what the major departments/divisions are within the organization;
d) A description of the major functions of the division/department you worked in; and
e) The level/rank of your position within your division/department.
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Describe your professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs for a large organization.
Provide in your explanation:
a) a description of the program(s) you work on;
b) your responsibilities in developing, evaluating, administering, and/or facilitating TRAINING programs (identifying training needs, development of curriculum, selecting facilitators delivery methods, evaluation outcomes, etc.); and
c) your level of responsibility in performing these duties (trainee, independent worker, supervisor).
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TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Describe your technical experience utilizing different online platforms and presentation programs for the purpose of conducting, designing, or managing programs.
Provide in your explanation:
a) the online platforms (Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc), presentation/design platforms, and MS Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) used in your daily work; and
b) your level of experience with each platform/program (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
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PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
Describe your public speaking experience in front of moderate to large (40 people or more) groups of people.
Provide in your explanation:
a) specific examples of when you spoke to an audience;
b) the type and size of the audience you were speaking;
c) the context of the presentation; and
d) the frequency in which you performed such public speaking activities as a part of your job.
Required Question
Employer
City and County of Honolulu
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone
(808) 768-8536
Website
https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/
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