Human Resources Specialist

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Honolulu Lodge 616; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Honolulu Lodge 616 seeks a dedicated HR professional to oversee on-site HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and performance management. You will work with Lodge managers to implement consistent HR practices and maintain confidential records.

The role emphasizes partnership with a PEO, onboarding for volunteers, policy development, and quarterly reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education and HR experience.
• 5–7 years of Human Resources experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with HR systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations for Lodge 616 including recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compliance, training, and performance management on-site.
• Coordinate recruitment across multiple departments and manage onboarding and documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for employee concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws via PEO or direct oversight.
• Maintain confidential employee records and assist with policy development.

Skills

Employee relations

HR systems

Payroll/PEO coordination

Benefits administration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

PHR or SPHR certification (a plus)

Tools

HR Symphony

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oversee HR operations for Honolulu Elks Lodge 616, supporting recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and performance management on-site.

Responsibilities

• With Lodge Department Managers, design and execute consistent, reproducible recruitment strategies across departments, including administration, facilities, restaurant, bar, and kitchen staff
• Coordinate job postings, interview scheduling, background checks, onboarding, and associated documentation
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and support conflict resolution
• Support a positive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, and feedback mechanisms
• Conduct internal investigations related to employee and supervisor complaints, including accurate documentation and timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and job-specific employment laws (examples include wage and hour, labor relations, and safety) through PEO support or direct oversight
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee records for all Lodge 616 personnel, including volunteer board and house committee members
• Assist with policy development and enforcement aligned with Elks mission and values and legal requirements
• Ensure annual onboarding for volunteer Board and House Committee members is completed thoroughly and on time
• Provide quarterly reports on the active employee roster by department to the House Committee and BOD
• Partner with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to administer payroll and ensure alignment with community standards and Lodge Board guidelines
• Educate staff and managers on benefit options and eligibility using the Employee Handbook and PEO resources
• Maintain oversight of benefits (with PEO) and employee compensation in line with lodge, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Coordinate and schedule staff training programs (via PEO), including new hire onboarding, safety training (OSHA/Food Safety/Liquor Commission/DOH), hospitality service standards, and supervisory skills
• Support leadership with coaching and performance reviews
• Partner with Lodge 616 leadership to implement HR initiatives supporting Lodge mission and goals
• Lead employee satisfaction efforts and culture development to retain talent
• Coordinate job descriptions and files to align with PEO records/files
• Assist department managers with updating job descriptions as needed
• Support SOP development and policy/procedure updates as directed by the Exalted Ruler
• Report directly to Lodge Exalted Ruler and carry out supervisory responsibilities per organizational policies and applicable laws
• Collaborate with department managers to facilitate best practices for interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as management requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and 5 to 7 years of Human Resources experience
• Ability to speak, read, and write at 400 university level
• Ability to operate business equipment such as photocopier/scanner/printer and phone system
• Working knowledge of HR systems
• Professional Employer Organization experience, and familiarity with HR Symphony application (a plus)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus Lodge 616 operational related programs
• SPHR or PHR certification (a plus)
• Food and beverage industry experience preferred (3 to 4 years)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly reports to Lodge Exalted Ruler
• Supervisory responsibilities include collaborating with department managers to support best practices for interviewing, hiring, training, performance planning/appraisal, rewarding and discipline, and complaint resolution

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off