Office Manager​/HR Generalist

Interested in working for one of Hawaii's Best Places to Work?

Chun Kerr LLP (the “Firm”) is a Hawaii-based law firm located in downtown Honolulu that is committed to a clear and simple purpose: to help people succeed – our clients, our employees, and our community. Since 1970, we've delivered award-winning legal services while building a culture rooted in respect, accountability, and collaboration. We were recognized by Hawaii Business Magazine as one of Hawaii's Best Places to Work in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and as one of the Best Places to Work for Women
. Our people-centered, progressive work environment reflects our commitment to long-term growth and offers competitive pay, Firm-paid health benefits, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a relaxed, business-casual atmosphere.

• Pay Range
  : $70,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience and skills; benchmarked annually to ensure ongoing competitiveness
• Annual Bonus
  :
  Budgeted target of 10% of salary (up to $8,500), based on Firm and individual performance.
• Transportation/Parking Stipend
  : $140/mo. ($1,680 per year)
• Mobile Allowance
  : $75/mo. ($900 per year)

• Health Insurance
  :
  Firm-paid medical, dental, vision, and drug for employees (average annual value of $7,800); family and domestic partner coverage available
• Retirement Plan Contributions
  :
  Firm contributes up to 7% of employees' eligible annual compensation ($5,000-$6,000), based on Firm performance
• Paid Time Off
  : 12 paid holidays + 15 days PTO (prorated in employee's first year)
• Remote Work
  :
  Ability to work from home one scheduled day per week, or as needed for illness, deliveries, or personal circumstances
• All-inclusive Paid Parental Leave
  :
  Paid maternity, paternity, and bonding leave
• Community Impact
  :
  Paid time for Firm-sponsored community service events
• Dress Code
  :
  Business-casual every day, including jeans

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a high-trust, hands-on leadership role supporting the Firm's attorneys and employees, and independently managing key HR, vendor, technology, and operational functions.

• HR and Payroll
  :
  Own the Firm's HR function end-to-end, including payroll, benefits, HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, performance evaluations, and employee engagement.
• Firm Communications
  :
  Create, coordinate, and deliver clear, compelling content for Firm meetings, presentations, newsletters, and emails; the Firm's intranet and website; and social media and press announcements.
• Team Management
  :
  Supervise the Administrative Assistant, Messenger, and Clerk(s), setting expectations, coaching performance, and fostering accountability and teamwork.
• IT Oversight
  :
  Coordinate technology projects and improvements; troubleshoot escalated issues; and oversee and quality-check outside IT vendors.
• Policy and Program Maintenance
  :
  Maintain Firm policies, procedures, and reference materials to keep pace with the Firm's operations, the regulatory environment, and the market; administer or coordinate onboarding and systems training; and coordinate CLE programming for attorneys.
• Vendor and Procurement Strategy
  :
  Direct the full vendor lifecycle for office, facilities, and IT service providers, including strategy, business case development, vendor selection, contract negotiation, service delivery, and performance management.
• Records and Library Stewardship
  :
  Oversee the Firm's records retention and destruction, legal library, professional subscriptions, and attorney licensing and renewal requirements to keep resources current, accessible, compliant, and cost-effective (if applicable).
• Firm Operations
  :
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