HR Generalist

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Honolulu, HI, USA
In-Office
74K-111K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Supports recruitment, pre-employment activities, onboarding, transfers, promotions, HR program administration, employee relations, policy interpretation, HRIS records, reporting, and employment-law compliance. Partners with managers and employees, assists with workforce data analysis and surveys, monitors HR trends and regulations, and promotes safe work practices.
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Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Job ID:

R0117271

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL HONOLULU JV

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated HR Generalist to work on our Honolulu Rail Project.  As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome.  The position is based in Pearl City, HI.

Accountabilities:

  • Supports HR management with recruitment plans and strategies; uses standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce, fostering a positive attitude toward Company goals and mission. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Determines appropriate sourcing methods, including active and passive recruitment, necessary to attract and hire top talent throughout the company.

  • Pre-employment activities and activities associated with new hires.

  • Develops and coordinates position terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.

  • Coordinates onboarding for new hires, contractors, temporary hires, and other resources in conjunction with hiring managers.

  • Assists with the development and administration of human resources programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.

  • Works directly with department leaders to assist them in their human resources responsibilities and matters.

  • Assists managers and employees with interpreting and complying with policies and applicable employment law and government regulations.

  • Maintains human resource information system records. Generates standard and ad-hoc reports as needed from the database. Ensures that HRIS system is being used up to its maximum functionality.

  • Supports with data analysis and reporting as it relates to trends, measurement and stats of employee data.

  • May assist with Employee Relations counseling and resolution in conjunction and with the guidance and approval of HR management.

  • Participates and assists in the completion of surveys that apply to human resources.

  • Keeps abreast of trends, processes and developments in this industry. Analyzes existing policies and prevailing practices among similar local organizations to establish competitive programs. Assists in monitoring rules, regulations, and state and federal laws to ensure compliance within the assigned area of responsibility.

  • Complies with all safety rules and cooperates in the fullest in the promotion of safety and safe work habits, to include the reporting of any unsafe conditions or acts.

  • Complies with all applicable Company policies and procedures.

  • Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed. Works in a safe and responsible manner.

Required skills/experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruitment and employee relations.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including recruitment, compensation practices, organization performance, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

  • SRHM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.

  • ATS experience preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience

Language:
English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000.

Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Skills Required

  • Minimum three years of experience in recruitment and employee relations
  • Working knowledge of recruitment, compensation practices, organizational performance, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience
  • English proficiency
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
  • Applicant tracking system experience
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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