HR Specialist

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, Mac Farms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

The HR Specialist is responsible for various tasks within the HR department and focuses on specific tasks or roles such as onboarding, benefits, leave administration, compensation, compliance, training, workplace safety, and customer service for employees. The duties also include answering general employee questions, data entry into payroll and HR systems, and administering health benefit plans. The HR Specialist communicates with all levels of personnel and alerts Sr.

Director of Talent Management to any issues that require immediate attention.

• Interacts with all applicants and employees in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Answers and assists employees with HR related questions, such as benefits, leaves, payroll, retirement plans, Company policies and procedures, etc. in a timely manner.
• Conducts new hire orientations, including compiling health and welfare packets, COBRA information, etc.
• Coordinates and administers employee health benefit plans on a timely basis to allow proper enrollment into company vendors and benefit systems.
• Coordinates compensation and benefits activities.
• Assists with reconciling and processes TM-related invoices.
• Assists and facilitates benefit open enrollment meetings, prepares materials and communication, etc.
• Handles leave administration duties for TDI, WC, FMLA, HFLL, etc., benefit deductions, vacation and sick leave taken, leave/time off requests, etc.
• Administers with accuracy and timeliness the timekeeping and payroll data systems for new hires, terminations and employee updates/changes, etc.
• Assists with production of HRIS reports, including sick and vacation liability reports.
• Assists with maintaining and/or improving policies, procedures and programs; including SOPs and training participants.
• Provides administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports, schedules, confidential materials and various employee issues.
• Maintains proper security for employee files, implements and maintains accurate/timely filing system. Follows privacy procedures at all times.
• Serves as custodian of all employee records, both soft and hard copy files.
• Maintains security access and data base for badge access system.
• Assists with Company-wide meetings and HR events.
• Ensures payroll and HR information is kept confidential.
• Seeks and attains knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Performs back-up for others in the HR Department.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or related field; or equivalent experience in Human Resources.
• 1 – 3 years of related human resources experience.
• Customer service-oriented with excellent communication (both verbal and written) and good listening skills.
• Ability to establish…