Human Resources Director

Hawaii Behavioral Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Behavioral Health is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead people initiatives that support clinical excellence and drive organizational growth. The role requires 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, preferably in behavioral health, and a strong understanding of compliance and workforce challenges. Key responsibilities include workforce planning, compliance assurance, and implementing performance management systems. Candidates should be committed to employee wellness, equity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, ideally in behavioral health or healthcare.
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance and workforce challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies for program expansion.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and accreditation requirements.
• Implement a continuous performance management framework.

Skills

HR leadership

Behavioral health compliance

Data-driven decision-making

Collaboration

Wellness commitment

Job description

About Us

We are a growing behavioral health organization committed to high‑quality care, employee well‑being, and a forward‑thinking, inclusive culture. We are seeking an innovative Human Resources Director to lead strategic people initiatives that strengthen performance, support clinical excellence, and drive organizational growth.

Position Overview

The HR Director serves as a strategic partner and culture leader, responsible for building scalable HR systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring compliance across our behavioral health programs. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in mission‑driven environments and is motivated by measurable outcomes and organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies that support program and organization expansion.
• Strengthen culture, engagement, and trauma‑informed workplace practices to support staff wellness.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, behavioral health regulations, accreditation requirements (CARF), and internal policies.
• Build learning and development systems that improve clinical and non‑clinical competency.
• Implement a continuous performance management framework with clear metrics and dashboards.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that support attraction and retention.
• Advance DEI initiatives that improve equity, representation, and culturally responsive practices.
• Drive measurable reductions in workplace injuries and enhance Workers’ Compensation outcomes.
• Lead leave management (FMLA, ADA, state leave) and build consistent, supportive systems that balance employee needs with operational requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership (behavioral health or healthcare strongly preferred).
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance, workforce challenges, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Commitment to wellness, equity, trauma‑informed supervision, and employee‑centered practices.

EEO Statement

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.