HR Specialist (Maui)

Are you passionate about Human Resources and ready to take your career to the next level? Join a well-established local company where you'll serve as a trusted HR advisor, helping businesses navigate complex employee matters while making a meaningful impact on workplace culture and compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and partnering with leaders to create positive employee experiences. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, workplace investigations, training and development, policy creation, performance management, and employment law compliance.

If you're looking for a role that offers professional growth, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base throughout Hawaii, we'd love to hear from you!

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

Location

Kahului, Maui

Pay

$60,000 to $80,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic and practical HR guidance.
• Advise clients on employee relations issues, performance management, workplace policies, and employment law compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with conflict resolution.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and job descriptions.
• Facilitate employee, supervisor, and management training on topics such as hiring, interviewing, communication, performance management, and harassment prevention.
• Lead new client onboarding and orientation meetings to establish strong working relationships.
• Support employee onboarding and new hire orientation programs.
• Assist clients with FLSA classifications and HR compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client service and HR solutions.
• Travel to client locations throughout Hawaii, including neighbor islands, as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and other HR initiatives that support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience handling employee relations, workplace investigations, or compliance matters is highly desirable.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client visits.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.