Manager, Human Resources

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Honolulu seeks an HR Manager to serve as strategic business partner, steering enterprise HR strategies across talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and safety. You will guide leadership, implement policies, and oversee training and development.

The role emphasizes high-performing, employee-centered culture, accreditation standards, and budget stewardship while overseeing volunteer services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• 5+ years HR management experience with staffing, benefits and compensation oversight.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner, aligning HR initiatives with goals.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, accreditation standards, and policies.
• Develop, update, communicate HR policies and workforce programs.
• Lead change management initiatives with leadership to minimize disruption.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR reporting.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce management.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and equitable treatment.
• Administer compensation programs and analyze market data.
• Manage benefits administration, enrollment, and vendor relations.
• Support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic HR

Policy development

Change management

Employee relations

Budget management

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related Field

Job description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to organizational leadership and employees, leading the execution of enterprise-wide human resources strategies, policies, and programs. This role oversees all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, compliance, performance management, training and development, workplace safety, and HR records administration. The HR Manager ensures adherence to employment laws, regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and accreditation standards, including those established by The Joint Commission. Additionally, the position drives initiatives that foster a high-performing, employee-centered culture focused on engagement, accountability, professional growth, quality outcomes, and organizational success. The role also oversees the hospital's volunteer services program to support and enhance patient and community services while ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all applicable federal and state regulations related to disability rights and workplace accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner, aligning human resources initiatives with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Develop, update, interpret, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and workforce programs.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives, partnering with leadership to drive successful adoption and minimize operational disruption.
• Maintain confidential employee records and ensure accurate HR reporting to corporate and government agencies.
• Investigate and follow up on employee safety incidents, recommend corrective actions, and promote workplace safety.
• Provide guidance and expertise to leaders and employees on HR policies, employee relations matters, and workforce management.
• Foster a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment by addressing employee concerns and ensuring equitable treatment.
• Administer and oversee compensation programs, including job evaluations, market analysis, and salary recommendations.
• Manage employee benefits administration, vendor relationships, enrollment processes, and benefits issue resolution.
• Support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness through HR strategy, process improvement, and employee productivity initiatives.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, manage expenses, and exercise sound financial stewardship.
• Establish, track, and achieve departmental goals, performance improvement initiatives, and strategic objectives.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff through clear, timely, and professional verbal and written communications.
• Enforce compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop staff through performance management, goal setting, employee recognition, and career development activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Ensure employee compliance with required training, certifications, licensure, and continuing education requirements.
• Promote cross-training and team development to strengthen workforce flexibility and operational continuity.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned in support of organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related Field
• 5+ years HR Management Experience with staffing, benefits and compensation oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR Certification (PHR/SPHR)

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!