HR Assistant

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401(K) matching

Job summary

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC has an immediate opening for an HR Assistant in Honolulu, HI. This role supports government contractor companies providing medical services and includes maintaining accurate HR files and records, answering employee questions, and conducting new hire orientations.

The ideal candidate has an Associates degree and 1 year of HR experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS. The position offers competitive pay, PTO, and benefits such as medical and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• Prior related office experience preferred.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files and records.
• Answers FAQs from applicants and employees.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers.
• Conduct or assist with new hire orientation.
• Plan and execute special events like benefits enrollment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to learn HRIS

Education

Associates degree in related field

1 year of HR experience

Tools

ADP

Jamis

iCIMS

Job description

Overview

Kukulu LLC has an immediate opening for an HR Assistant in our Honolulu HI office. This position will primarily provide support services for government contractor companies providing medical services. The Human Resource Assistant will report to the HR Director and perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a high‑paced office providing support to multiple organizations with diverse employee locations.

Pay: Between $41k/year- $50k/year

Benefits: PTO, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, reporting and auditing requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in related field required.
• Prior related office experience preferred.
• 1 year of HR experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working for a government contractor.
• Experience supporting SCA (Service Contract Act) contracts.
• Experience working with ADP, Jamis and iCIMS platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Kukulu LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.