ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with leaders and employees across the organization to provide guidance and resolution on employee relations matters, complex personnel issues, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness while fostering a positive employee experience and maintaining compliance with company policies.
Collaborate with the Senior HR Business Partner to develop, implement, and continuously improve HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes that align with business objectives, industry best practices, labor laws, regulatory requirements, and CBA provisions.
Lead and support employee engagement, culture, community involvement, performance management, organizational change, and talent development initiatives to strengthen employee and leadership relationships and drive business results.
Coordinate and support compensation, benefits, leave management, and related HR programs, including open enrollment, payroll partnership activities, FMLA/HFLL/TDI/LOA administration, and employee program oversight.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HRIS data, reporting, record retention practices, and compliance documentation, including affirmative action plans, EEO reporting, VETS data, and other regulatory requirements.
Analyze HR trends, practices, and workforce data to recommend and implement improvements in employee relations, compensation, workforce planning, and compliance programs.
Coordinate company-wide HR programs, training and development activities, meetings, events, organizational changes, security access administration, and other operational HR processes to ensure efficient service delivery across the organization.
Manage HR-related administrative functions, including invoice processing, vendor coordination, documentation management, and cross-functional collaboration with payroll and other business partners.
Travel to Hawaiian Host Group locations as required to support employees, leaders, and business operations.
Performs other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned to support the Human Resources function and organizational objectives.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, or Associate Degree and five (5) years progressively responsible experience.
Strong customer service orientation with strong communication (both verbal and written) and good listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work directly with employee, manager, and executive level personnel frequently.
Ability to establish and build key relationships to collaborate and work effectively at all levels.
Solid understanding of the workings of HR and great sense of business acumen.
Proficient math skills and proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Produces accurate work, with attention to details; a sense of urgency; and ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to consistently meet due dates.
Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner.
General knowledge of both state and federal employment laws.
Must be flexible and able to travel, including occasional nights and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Sick Leave
- Company‑paid life & disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee product discounts
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration) and three years of progressively responsible HR experience, or Associate Degree and five years progressively responsible experience
- Experience with HRIS and maintaining accurate HR records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with employees, managers, and executives
- Ability to establish and build key relationships and collaborate across levels
- Solid understanding of HR practices, business acumen, and general knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities, plan, organize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidential information professionally
- Flexible and able to travel, including occasional nights and weekends
- Ability to perform physical duties described (sit, stand, walk, lift/carry up to 25 pounds)
What We Do
Hawaiian Host Group, parent company to Hawaiian Host®, Mauna Loa®, and KOHO® brands, is the leading manufacturer of premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks. Renowned for providing an authentic chocolate and macadamia nut experience, the iconic Hawai'i company has been offering a variety of high-quality, delicious products — from fine confectionery gifts to indulgent snacks — since 1927. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Host Group produces more than 40 unique premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks and distributes worldwide. For more information on Hawaiian Host Group brands, visit hawaiianhostgroup.com



