Organizational Development Specialist

Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Flex-time

Generous PTO

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist in Honolulu, HI. This full-time role supports the HR team by developing world-class talent, implementing training programs, and driving engagement across the organization.

The OD Specialist will build an internal learning academy, manage LMS initiatives, and foster strong relationships with staff while guiding culture, performance, and change efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, IO psychology, business management, or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years HR or OD experience; training program development.
• MS365 fluency; HR or learning tech experience

Responsibilities

• Design, launch, and manage internal learning academy with structured curricula.
• Oversee LMS selection, implementation, and maintenance; integrate with enterprise tools.
• Build trusted relationships with staff; lead 1:1s and focus groups; gather needs and feedback.
• Design and run annual employee engagement surveys; develop action plans.
• Create and deliver enterprise-wide training programs for insurance and business staff.
• Manage and participate in organizational change management and performance reviews.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Relational

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS365

Job description

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Organizational Development Specialist

Full-time Regular Honolulu, HI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1172

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Join us at HEMIC!

Voted one of Hawai`i Business’ Best Places to Work for 8 Years in a Row!

As a HEMIC employee, you will get:

• People Who Care

Voted one of Hawai`i Business’ Best Places to Work, and Pacific Business News’ Best Workplaces, our business is founded on caring for Hawai`i workers, Hawai`i businesses, and each other.

• Professional Growth

We’re passionate about your development. Whether it’s achieving a formal certification or attending a workshop to improve your communication skills, we will support and encourage you to grow.

We offer competitive salary and best-in-class benefits, including a 401k match, flex-time, generous PTO, 15 paid holidays, and so much more!

• Opportunity to Give Back

Giving back to our community is our kuleana and we offer numerous opportunities for our employees to take part - whether it be volunteering for a fundraiser, attending a charity walk, or getting a match for your charitable contributions.

Why our Organizational Development Specialist is Important:

The OD Specialist is a new role for our HR Team, which serves as a strategic partner to our leadership and staff. We focus on “Proudly Taking Care of Our People”, while developing world‑class talent and encouraging engagement. Our OD Specialist will enhance our org’s culture, performance, and development through training programs, engagement initiatives, and supporting our change and performance management.

• Internal Learning Academy : Design, launch, and manage our internal learning academy. Build structured curricula for onboarding, compliance, and insurance industry‑specific skills.
• LMS Implementation : Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of our Learning Management System (LMS). Ensure it integrates smoothly with existing enterprise tools.
• Relationship Building : Build trusted relationships with staff to enhance understanding of our culture, business, values, and challenges. Lead 1:1s, focus groups, etc. as needed to gather feedback, assess needs, and support 2‑way communication.
• Culture & Engagement : Design and run annual employee engagement surveys. Analyze feedback to build action plans that keep our workforce motivated. Utilize your role to promote consistency and continuity amongst departments and the Family of Companies.
• Training & Development : Create and deliver engaging enterprise‑wide training programs. Focus on professional development for insurance professionals, business professionals, support staff, and new hires. Measure and continuously improve training programs. Provide support for leadership programs as needed. Communicate results to leadership.
• Change Management : Serve as an active participant in organizational change management, advocating for the “people side” of internal changes, growth, technology upgrades, and BPO.
• Performance Management : Manage our Performance Management platform, launching check‑ins and review cycles. Help employees set SMART goals that align to personal, departmental, and organizational strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience in HR or organizational development, including hands‑on experience building training programs. Fundamental level of HR knowledge is required.
• Tech Expertise: Proven experience implementing, configuring, or managing HR or learning tech platforms. MS365 fluency.
• Certifications: Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or Prosci Change Management) are a strong plus.
• Skills: Strong public speaking and presentation abilities. Data analysis skills to turn feedback into actionable strategies. Highly relational and emotionally intelligent.
• Fit: Very collaborative, curious, and open to possibility.

Position title

Organizational Development Specialist

Department

HR

Work Arrangement

In-Person, HEMIC Tower

Reports To

Director, HR

Direct Reports

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt / Non-Exempt Job Class: 2-Prof

Approved By

clewis

Date Approved

8/26/26

Reviewed

N/A

Join us at HEMIC!

Voted one of Hawai`i Business’ Best Places to Work for 8 Years in a Row!

As a HEMIC employee, you will get:

• People Who Care

Voted one of Hawai`i Business’ Best Places to Work, and Pacific Business News’ Best Workplaces, our business is founded on caring for Hawai`i workers, Hawai`i businesses, and each other.

• Professional Growth

We’re passionate about your development. Whether it’s achieving a formal certification or attending a workshop to improve your communication skills, we will support and encourage you to grow.

• Benefits & Perks

We offer competitive salary and best-in-class benefits, including a 401k match, flex-time, generous PTO, 15 paid holidays, and so much more!

• Opportunity to Give Back

Giving back to our community is our kuleana and we offer numerous opportunities for our employees to take part - whether it be volunteering for a fundraiser, attending a charity walk, or getting a match for your charitable contributions.

Why our Organizational Development Specialist is Important:

The OD Specialist is a new role for our HR Team, which serves as a strategic partner to our leadership and staff. We focus on “Proudly Taking Care of Our People”, while developing world‑class talent and encouraging engagement. Our OD Specialist will enhance our org’s culture, performance, and development through training programs, engagement initiatives, and supporting our change and performance management.

Essential Duties

• Internal Learning Academy : Design, launch, and manage our internal learning academy. Build structured curricula for onboarding, compliance, and insurance industry‑specific skills.
• LMS Implementation : Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of our Learning Management System (LMS). Ensure it integrates smoothly with existing enterprise tools.
• Relationship Building : Build trusted relationships with staff to enhance understanding of our culture, business, values, and challenges. Lead 1:1s, focus groups, etc. as needed to gather feedback, assess needs, and support 2‑way communication.
• Culture & Engagement : Design and run annual employee engagement surveys. Analyze feedback to build action plans that keep our workforce motivated. Utilize your role to promote consistency and continuity amongst departments and the Family of Companies.
• Training & Development : Create and deliver engaging enterprise‑wide training programs. Focus on professional development for insurance professionals, business professionals, support staff, and new hires. Measure and continuously improve training programs. Provide support for leadership programs as needed. Communicate results to leadership.
• Change Management : Serve as an active participant in organizational change management, advocating for the “people side” of internal changes, growth, technology upgrades, and BPO.
• Performance Management : Manage our Performance Management platform, launching check‑ins and review cycles. Help employees set SMART goals that align to personal, departmental, and organizational strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience in HR or organizational development, including hands‑on experience building training programs. Fundamental level of HR knowledge is required.
• Tech Expertise: Proven experience implementing, configuring, or managing HR or learning tech platforms. MS365 fluency.
• Certifications: Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or Prosci Change Management) are a strong plus.
• Skills: Strong public speaking and presentation abilities. Data analysis skills to turn feedback into actionable strategies. Highly relational and emotionally intelligent.
• Fit: Very collaborative, curious, and open to possibility.

Position title

Organizational Development Specialist

Department

HR

Work Arrangement

In-Person, HEMIC Tower

Reports To

Director, HR

Direct Reports

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt / Non-Exempt Job Class: 2-Prof

Approved By

clewis

Date Approved

8/26/26

Reviewed

N/A

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