Human Resources Business Partner

Hawaiianhost; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group in Honolulu, HI is seeking an HR professional to guide employee relations, policies, and organizational effectiveness across the company. This role provides strategic support to leaders and collaborates to ensure compliant and efficient HR operations.

You will partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to advance engagement, compensation programs, and compliance, traveling as needed to support HHG locations and initiatives across our brand portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 3 years of progressive HR experience, or an Associate Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with all levels.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws; ability to travel including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to guide employee relations and compliance across the org.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and processes aligned with business goals.
• Lead employee engagement, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
• Coordinate compensation, benefits, leave administration, and payroll-related activities.
• Maintain HR records and ensure data accuracy and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Administration

Associate Degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY

• 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.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned to support the Human Resources function and organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 a 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.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.