HR Specialist: Hiring, Onboarding & Benefits

Pacific Whale Foundation; Wailuku (HI); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Dental plan options

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance resources

Résumé du poste

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking an HR Specialist to support our crew, staff, and managers in Hawaii. You will manage hiring, onboarding, benefits, employee records, and HR systems (primarily Rippling), working closely with the HR Director on policy and employee relations.

The role requires at least three years in HR, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Office-based with occasional site visits and potential overtime during peak hiring periods.

Qualifications

• At least three years of HR experience in admin, coordination, or operations.
• Hands-on work in hiring, onboarding, benefits, leave, or employee records.
• Experience with HR software and quick learning of new systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Post jobs, schedule interviews, and update candidates.
• Prepare offer letters using approved terms.
• Track open roles and follow up with hiring managers.
• Coordinate background checks, orientation, and onboarding in Rippling.
• Answer routine questions from employees and managers.
• Process job changes, benefits enrollments, and leave paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Rippling and run HR reports.
• Track compliance deadlines and maintain records for audits.

Connaissances

Organized

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Confidential information handling

HR software proficiency

Formation

HR certification or related education

Outils

Rippling

Description du poste

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking an HR Specialist to support our crew, staff, and managers in Hawaii. You will manage hiring, onboarding, benefits, employee records, and HR systems (primarily Rippling), working closely with the HR Director on policy and employee relations.

The role requires at least three years in HR, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Office-based with occasional site visits and potential overtime during peak hiring periods.