POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resources Coordinator supports daily HR functions that help Hilo Fish Company attract, onboard, and retain a dependable, engaged workforce. Through responsive service, attention to detail, and sound confidentiality practices, this role helps promote a positive workplace culture and supports the company's continued growth and reputation for dependable service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Partner with outsourced HR Services Provider to manage day-to-day HR and payroll operations.
- Review, process, and track employment applications and support recruiting activities.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding, including preparation of employment documentation, orientation scheduling, and employee file management.
- Process payroll information accurately and on a timely basis, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other payroll-related updates.
- Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Ensure HR processes are administered consistently and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Serve as a resource for team members regarding payroll, benefits, company policies, and routine employment matters, including responding to questions related to pay, paid time off, benefit eligibility and enrollment
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Assist team members in resolving routine issues, completing required forms and documentation, and navigating HR processes.
- Escalate complex employee relations, compliance, or personnel matters to management as appropriate while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Assist management with employee communications, policy administration, and general HR support.
- Support special HR projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Associate degree and equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
- Two or more years of relevant HR, payroll, office administration and recruiting experience.
- Valid State of Hawaii driver's license required.
- Excellent written, verbal and basic math skills.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to maintain good judgment, and a cairn demeanor in all interpersonal engagements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Associate degree and equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Two or more years of relevant HR, payroll, office administration, and recruiting experience
- Valid State of Hawaii driver's license
- Excellent written, verbal, and basic math skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Good judgment and a calm demeanor in interpersonal engagements
What We Do
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university known for interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation. It offers programs across fields while pursuing advances that address societal challenges, including health, education, national security, and trustworthy artificial intelligence. Its mission emphasizes transformative educational experiences, collaborative scholarship, creativity, entrepreneurship, and partnerships that extend its impact regionally, nationally, and globally for students and society.
