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, MacFarms, 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!
Under the direction of the Senior HR Business Partner, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a versatile HR professional responsible for supporting a broad range of HR tasks. This includes ensuring accurate and timely servicing of employees and assisting with both payroll and benefits functions. The HR Generalist communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and promptly informs the Sr. HR Business Partner of any issues requiring immediate attention.
Under the direction of the Senior HR Business Partner, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a versatile HR professional responsible for supporting a broad range of HR tasks. This includes ensuring accurate and timely servicing of employees and assisting with both payroll and benefits functions. The HR Generalist communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and promptly informs the Sr. HR Business Partner of any issues requiring immediate attention.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Senior HR Business Partner, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a versatile HR professional responsible for supporting a broad range of HR tasks. This includes ensuring accurate and timely servicing of employees and assisting with both payroll and benefits functions. The HR Generalist communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and promptly informs the Sr. HR Business Partner of any issues requiring immediate attention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Onboarding and Employee Relations
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Respond to employee HR-related inquiries in a timely manner, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. These inquiries may include, but are not limited to benefits, payroll, retirement plans, and company policies and procedures.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and best practices, while adhering to company policies and practices.
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Perform routine tasks that are required to administer and execute HR programs including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
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Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
Compensation & Benefits Administration
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Assist with leave administration duties for TDI, WC, FMLA, HFLL, etc., benefit deductions, vacation and sick leave taken, leave/time off requests, etc.
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Provide administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports, schedules, confidential materials and various employee issues, including COBRA packets.
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Collect, compile, update, and enter all payroll information into the timekeeping and payroll systems accurately and timely, ensuring all payroll deadlines are met. Ensures accurate and timely downloads and uploads into these systems.
Data Administration & Analysis
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Analyze payroll, timekeeping, and HR data to provide input, validation, and reporting, including implementing checks and balances to ensure accuracy.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
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PC skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including V Lookup, Pivot Tables, formulas, etc.
PREFERRED SKILLS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:
The position requires talking to employees, supervisors and managers and outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to employees, supervisors, managers, and outside persons/vendors; responding to written or verbal requests; reading; composing written language; receiving verbal instructions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment but may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
BENEFITS:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Leave
Floating Holiday
Company‑paid life & disability
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee product discounts
Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.