Regional Chief Human Resources Officer; REC NO: KCH 24-198

DATE POSTED: 10/30/2024

JOB TITLE: Regional Chief Human Resources Officer

RECRUITMENT NO: KCH 24-198

JOB LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – Human Resources

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable  (BU00)

JOB DUTIES: The Regional Chief Human Resources Officer of the West Hawaii Region serves as chief advisor to the Regional CEO and Facility Hospital Administrators on human resources matters. As such, the position is part of senior executive management and has staff responsibility for the Human Resources program for the West Hawaii Region; facilities include Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. The position provides leadership to the Human Resources staff and exercises control over line management by reviewing line recommendations for conformance with principles of good human resources management in a hospital and state government entity as well as to ensure that regulations are complied with and that approval or disapproval authority is readily exercised. Further, the position plans, directs and coordinates the human resources program, as well as providing administering, formulating, interpreting, and advising management of all levels of human resources activities such as recruitment, placement, classification and compensation, training and employee relations, labor relations/collective bargaining, maintenance of human resources records and reports, incentive and service awards, health and safety, organization and staffing and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. This position also serves as a member of the Executive Management/Senior Leadership Team responsible for ensuring that the overall vision and mission of the West Hawaii Region are adhered to. This position may be required to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

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 with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Relevant substituted allowed.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of human resources professional work experience and leadership experience in managing human resources management functions; i.e., labor relations, investigations and complaints, recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, salary or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, personnel program development and services, and personnel research. Such experience must have involved activities such as conducting investigations, managing grievances, drafting of communications relating to grievances and providing guidance and recommendation to management on employment matters, development or revision of standards, policies, procedures and techniques pertaining to one of the human resources management functions; giving technical advice and direction to management; conducting surveys to evaluate the quality of human resources management program; recommending staff improvements and developing guides to be used by management in the performance of human resources management work. Of the five (5) years of experience at least two (2) years must have been supervisory experience in one or any combination of the following kinds of activities: planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising them on difficult problem areas; timing and schedule their work; and training and development of new employees.
    Preferred Experience: 5 years of human resources experience and leadership experience in public sector employment and dealing with grievances, complaints, investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee-employer relations matters with public sector unions.

CERTIFICATION:

  • None required.

LICENSURE:

  • None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge of Hawaii Revised Statutes, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, regulatory requirements of other government agencies (ADA, EEOC, Wage
    and Hour, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid and Joint Commission on Accreditation Standards), past practices and evolving trends within Civil Service Human Resources Administrative Services and public sector unions.
  • Knowledge and application of pertinent statutes, human resources rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements on matters relating to appointments; adverse actions; performance appraisals; pay and benefits administration; temporary assignments, overtime, hours of work, leaves of absence with and/or without pay, fringe benefits and separation form employment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups. Have a clear and concise understanding of the English language and grammar. Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within the hospital and other hospital facilities. Person to person contacts are frequent and the use of tact and the ability to properly interpret, summarize and make clear the substance of complicated as well as routine actions/procedures/ policies is required. The incumbent is regarded as having considerable expertise in such matters and must communicate to individuals possessing less technical understanding.
  • Must be skilled in dealing with a variety of situations under different circumstances, including pressure situations where accurate information must be provided rapidly and accurately.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    May be subject to long or irregular hours. Must be available to work at Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.

Required Forms & Documentation: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Kona Community Hospital reserves the right to request an official copy.

All West Hawaii Health Care Facilities are Nicotine Free

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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

For an application packet, click on the links below. For additional information, call (808) 322-4458 or e-mail Recruiting/Employment.

Applications are also available at:

Kona Community Hospital Human Resources Office 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750

Phn:  (808) 322-4458
Fax:  (808) 322-5870

Kohala Hospital Human Resources Office P. O. Box 10 Kapaau, HI 96755

Phn:  (808) 322-4458
Fax:  (808) 322-5870

Kona Community Hospital is a 94-bed full-service acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency services, proudly serving the West Hawaii community. For nearly 100 years we have been caring for the people of West Hawaii. Adding more and more services, we have constantly improved our abilities to serve our residents and visitors whenever they are in need. We are your friends and neighbors, here to help through trying times and happy moments, through crisis and celebrations. As your community hospital, you can count on us. We take pride that every patient that comes through our door is treated like “ohana.”

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT (808) 733-4162, (TTD/TTY), or E-mail: konajobs@hhsc.org TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.

Application hours are: Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 – 10:00 am and 1:00- 3:00 pm at which time applicants are able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office.  Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with a hiring manager.  Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications.  Applications for announcements with “Continuous Recruitment until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies.  Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

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: Applicants 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. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. 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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation 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.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the Kona Community Hospital, Human Resources Office, 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750 or Kohala Hospital, P. O. Box 10, Kapaau, HI 96755. You can call (808) 733-4162, (Voice/TT), e-mail: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at www.hhsc.org. Application hours are: Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 – 10:00 am to 1:00 – 3:00 pm at which time applicants are able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the facility Human Resources Office. Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with a hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications for announcements with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

 STEPS TO AN 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 a 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 Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

 

To apply for this job email your details to konajobs@hhsc.org