Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director/Manager – Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Honolulu, HI (On-Site)

Ala Moana Office (1330 Ala Moana Blvd.)

We are a growing behavioral health organization committed to high‑quality care, employee well‑being, and a forward‑thinking, inclusive culture. We are seeking an innovative Human Resources Director to lead strategic people initiatives that strengthen performance, support clinical excellence, and drive organizational growth.

The HR Director serves as a strategic partner and culture leader, responsible for building scalable HR systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring compliance across our behavioral health programs. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in mission‑driven environments and is motivated by measurable outcomes and organizational transformation.

• Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies that support program and organization expansion.
• Strengthen culture, engagement, and trauma‑informed workplace practices to support staff wellness.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, behavioral health regulations, accreditation requirements (CARF), and internal policies.
• Build learning and development systems that improve clinical and non‑clinical competency.
• Implement a continuous performance management framework with clear metrics and dashboards.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that support attraction and retention.
• Advance DEI initiatives that improve equity, representation, and culturally responsive practices.
• Drive measurable reductions in workplace injuries and enhance Workers’ Compensation outcomes.
• Lead leave management (FMLA, ADA, state leave) and build consistent, supportive systems that balance employee needs with operational requirements.
• Manage employee relations matters and address employee concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Coordinate and oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, to include preparing and processing Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) and related HR documentation
• Compile and maintain monthly HR reports and KPIs, including onboarding, offboarding, turnover, and other workforce metrics
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, and administrative functions, supervising and supporting an HR team, including workflow coordination and daily guidance

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership (behavioral health or healthcare strongly preferred).
• SPHR/SHRM‑SCP preferred.
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance, workforce challenges, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Commitment to wellness, equity, trauma‑informed supervision, and employee‑centered practices.

Hawai`i Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawai`i's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our services have expanded over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home‑based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well‑being of children and families in Hawaii.

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race,…