HR Generalist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Honolulu, HI is seeking an HR Generalist to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding, and employee records in a dynamic team.

You will ensure compliance with employment laws, coordinate trainings, and partner with Altres on payroll and benefits, while maintaining confidentiality and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 2+ years HR experience required.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll processing and maintain accurate employee data.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding process including postings, screening, interviews, and background checks.
• Maintain employee records, training docs, certifications, and compliance.
• Partner with Altres on payroll, benefits, FMLA/TDI/WC and related matters.
• Support employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate HR, safety, and professional development trainings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including drug testing.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a local team as their HR Generalist in Honolulu/Kalihi!

Pay: $60,000 annually

This position is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the HR department, including payroll support, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and employee records.

Why You'll Love Working There:

Enjoy a positive team environment, excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a company culture that values teamwork, safety, and employee success.

As the HR Generalist, you'll be in charge of:

• Assisting with payroll processing and maintaining accurate employee data.
• Managing the recruitment and onboarding process, including job postings, screening, interviews, background checks, and new hire paperwork.
• Maintaining employee records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Partnering with Altres on payroll, benefits, FMLA/TDI/WC, and other employee-related matters.
• Supporting employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinating HR, safety, and professional development trainings.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county employment laws, including DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.

The ideal HR Generalist candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Hawaii driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.