DIRECTOR OF HR

285 Sand Island Access Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM

For over 111 years, Y. Hata has proudly supported Hawai ' i's food service industry as a trusted, locally owned, family-run business. Our legacy is built not only on excellence, but on lasting relationships, tradition, and a deep commitment to our community.

At Y. Hata, we're dedicated to providing a purpose-driven workplace where every team member is embraced as part of our ' Ohana, and where dedication and heart are met with opportunity, support, and growth. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on cultivating a positive, engaging culture rooted in our Core Values - one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with purpose, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in our legacy of heart and excellence.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic oversight for the Company's Human Resources and Organizational Development functions. This position establishes enterprise-wide people strategies, organizational effectiveness initiatives, talent management frameworks, and workforce planning practices that support the Company's long-term business objectives.

The Director serves as a strategic advisor to Executive Leadership on workforce, organizational, leadership, and culture-related matters while ensuring alignment between business strategy, talent strategy, and organizational capability. Through the leadership of the Human Resources Manager and Director of Organizational Development & Effectiveness, this role drives a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

• Provides strategic direction for the Human Resources and Organizational Development & Effectiveness functions, ensuring alignment with the Company's strategic objectives, workforce priorities, and long-term business goals.
• Establishes the enterprise people strategy and organizational priorities necessary to support business growth, operational excellence, leadership effectiveness, and workforce sustainability.
• Leads and develops the Human Resources Manager and Director of Organizational Development & Effectiveness, establishing strategic direction, performance expectations, resource alignment, and accountability for departmental results.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership on workforce, organizational, leadership, succession, and culture-related matters, providing insight and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Partners with Executive Leadership to evaluate organizational effectiveness, assess future workforce needs, and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capability and leadership capacity.
• Provides oversight of enterprise workforce strategies, ensuring alignment between business objectives, talent requirements, and organizational capabilities.
• Guides the development of succession planning and leadership continuity strategies to support long-term organizational stability and business performance.
• Sponsors enterprise-wide culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that reinforce the Company's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and desired leadership behaviors.
• Champions change leadership and organizational readiness efforts to support strategic business initiatives, operational transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Reviews organizational trends, workforce metrics, and business challenges to identify strategic risks, opportunities, and priorities impacting the workforce and organizational performance.
• Represents Human Resources and Organizational Development & Effectiveness in executive planning discussions, providing strategic perspective on organizational implications, workforce considerations, and business initiatives.
• Ensures appropriate governance, accountability, and stewardship of Human Resources and Organizational Development resources, programs, and investments.
• Uses the Company's Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 7 years of related experience in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development & Effectiveness, or related strategic functions to include demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong vendor negotiation experience at senior or executive levels.

Why You'll Love Working at Y. Hata

We believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both on and off the job.

• Rewarding Compensation - Competitive pay, merit increases, and flexible pay options.
• Your Health Matters - Robust medical, vision, and life insurance; EAP support.
• Time to Recharge - PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• More Than Just Perks - Paid parking, safety gear, uniforms, celebrations, discounts.
• Investing in You -…