Department of Human Resources - County of Hawaii Directory

DEPARTMENT	HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR	Michael R. Ben, Director of Human Resources
DEPUTY DIRECTOR	Ronald K. Takahashi, Deputy Director of Human Resources
ADDRESS/LOCATION	Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 2, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBERS	(808) 961-8361, (808) 961-8618 (24 Hr. Job Hotline)
TTY NUMBER	(808) 961-8619
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8617
DESCRIPTION	The Department of Human Resources is the human resource agency for the County of Hawai`i whose functions include administering the civil service laws as they apply to the County. As the human resource agency for the County, the department has responsibility for strategic planning, workforce planning and employment, human resources development, compensation and benefits, employment and labor relations, and occupational health and safety.
E-MAIL	Main Office: cohdcs@co.hawaii.hi.us Employment: jobs@co.hawaii.hi.us
WEB SITE LINKS	Employment Opportunities Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy (PDF) Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Procedures (PDF) Discrimination / Harassment Complaint Form (PDF) Equal Opportunity Officer/ADA Coordinator Merit Appeals Board Police Cadet Program To Start in 2007 (PDF) Salary Commission Merit Appeals Board Appeal Form Language Access Plan

DIVISION	ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION HEAD	Dee Ann Sadayasu - #961-8361
DUTIES	Promotes employees’ awareness of available benefits by coordinating employee benefit plans, including employees’ retirement, health benefits, deferred compensation, and flexible spending plans. Other responsibilities include administration of the County’s Incentive & Service Awards Program, Leave Sharing Program, compensation standards and procedures, and personnel records.

DIVISION	CLASSIFICATION & PAY
DIVISION HEAD	Joney Nitahara - # 961-8361
DUTIES	Promotes equal pay for equal work in the development and maintenance of the County’s position classification plan. Major responsibilities include advising departments on organizational changes, position classifications and pay-related matters including the development of new classes of work. Collaborates with department heads/deputies and mid-level managers to develop a productive work force, and serves as liaison with human resource agencies from other jurisdictions.

DIVISION	HEALTH & SAFETY
DIVISION HEAD	Charmaine Kamaka - # 961-8215
DUTIES	Working with County employees, supervisors, managers, executives, and unions, this Division promotes positive and effective safety and health programs for the County workforce. Major areas of responsibility include coordinating all phases of safety and equipment and operator training programs, policies and procedures. This division oversees and administers the County’s (self-insured) workers’ compensation program.

DIVISION	LABOR RELATIONS
DIVISION HEAD	Nicholas M. Hermes - #961-8361
DUTIES	Promotes a positive and effective labor relations program which enhances the workplace environment. Major areas of responsibility include contract negotiations and contract administration, including grievance processing and advisories to departments and agencies. This division works effectively with County employees, supervisors, managers, and executives, and with Union officials and representatives.

DIVISION	PERSONNEL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION HEAD	Suzanni A. Leembruggen-Hopp - #961-8216
DUTIES	Develops partnerships with department clientele to improve both individual and human systems effectiveness through personnel development, organization development, and executive coaching. Personnel development includes training needs assessment, skills inventory, formal classroom training, individualized leadership development for supervisors and alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Organizational development provides services in organizational diagnosis, strategic planning, organizational change management, performance management, teambuilding and organizational conflict resolution. Executive coaching supports senior management in areas of complex organization problem solving and the development of a combination of skills and human capacities. These skills and capacities may include coaching, leadership and organizational skills, implementation of strategic goals, motivation and commitment to action, analytical and innovative thinking, and social and communication skills.

DIVISION	RECRUITMENT & EXAMINATION
DIVISION HEAD	Gabriella M. Cabanas - #961-8361
DUTIES	Promotes public service and the merit system principle in attracting qualified applicants for County civil service vacancies. The division oversees and administers the recruitment and examination program for the County of Hawai`i and provides guidance and technical assistance to departments in the filling of their civil service positions. The division also serves as liaison between the central human resource agency and educational, employment and other community agencies to promote the available employment opportunities in the County of Hawai`i.