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Human Resources Manager

University of Hawaii Lihue, HI

Lihue, HI

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Job Description

The Human Resources Manager at Kauai Community College provides strategic leadership and daily oversight of core HR functions, serving as the principal HR advisor for employment-related matters and grievance processes while fulfilling Title IX and Behavioral Intervention Team responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of Kauai Community College human resources functions, including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, labor relations, benefits and leave administration, and records management for all employee classifications and temporary hires.
Direct and supervise the College’s Human Resources Office by setting priorities, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring timely, consistent, and effective delivery of high-quality HR services aligned with the College’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational needs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate campus HR procedures to support personnel administration and consistent application of University policies and procedures.
Serve as the principal HR advisor to executive leadership, administrators, faculty, and staff on employment laws, University policies, collective bargaining provisions, and other employment-related matters.
Lead employee and labor relations activities, including workplace complaints, employee misconduct, substandard performance, interpersonal conflict, and contract compliance, including investigations and advice to management on appropriate corrective actions.
Act as the College’s grievance hearing officer, as designated, and represent or assist in representing the College in grievance proceedings and administrative hearings, as authorized; coordinate with appropriate University offices on employment-related audits, claims, and litigation.
Oversee workers’ compensation and temporary disability benefit claims administration and coordination, ensuring timely reporting, processing, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Advise College leadership on staffing plans, position management, and organizational structure, including strategies that support organizational effectiveness and employee retention.
Serve as Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Employees and as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), completing assigned responsibilities in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Oversee the Student Employment program, including personnel administration and compliance with applicable employment requirements.
Provide guidance and coordinate with appropriate University offices on employment-based immigration matters affecting faculty and staff appointments.
Oversee employee onboarding and new employee orientation; coordinate with administration to identify and support training and professional development opportunities for staff and faculty.
Participate in College and broader University discussions and initiatives involving human resources matters.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources administration and management, including three (3) years in human resources management across multiple functions (for example, recruitment, professional development, classification, labor relations, EEO, and/or pay and benefits) or an equivalent combination.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in HR administration and management, including the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, theories, and systems associated with HR administration and management.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems using creative reasoning and logic to determine cause and resolution effectively, innovatively, and timely.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally, and through reports and related materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
If applicable for supervisory work: demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of Title IX regulatory functions.
Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements such as HGEA, UHPA, and UPW.
Experience using computerized human resources information systems such as PeopleSoft and NEOGOV.
Previous HR experience in higher education.
Demonstrated experience investigating grievances, employee misconduct, substandard performance, workplace violence, and discrimination, including facts assessment.

Tools and Technologies

PeopleSoft
NEOGOV

Work Location and Conditions

Location: Lihue, HI (onsite)
Minimum experience: 5 years
Education: Baccalaureate degree
This position is excluded from collective bargaining. Pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Application Materials

Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. Copies of transcripts are acceptable, but original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record or grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will not be accepted. Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the relevant evaluation community.
Cover letter including a statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
Names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references.
Resume.
All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Redact references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents.
All requested documents and information become the property of Kaua’i Community College and will not be returned. Letters of recommendation may be requested later in the search process.

EEO, Compliance, and Notices

The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Institution committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including based on veteran and disability status. More information is available at: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, reference checks of previous employers, and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
Annual campus crime statistics may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ or obtained as a paper copy upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. External or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies; BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai’i complies with the ADA. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determinations are made case-by-case. Additional information is available at: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Inquiries

Human Resources Office: 808-245-8372

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2mo ago

Human Resources Specialist

Unlimited Construction Services Lihue, HI

Lihue, HI

2mo ago Closed

$20 - $25/hr Full time Benefits Administration Candidate Pipeline Candidate Screening

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 31, 2026).

Job Description

Full-time HR Specialist role based in Hawaii focusing on talent management, employee relations, onboarding, compliance with employment laws, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

Lead talent acquisition by sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates through multiple channels.
Coordinate onboarding activities including orientation and training programs to smoothly integrate new hires.
Manage employee evaluation cycles, drive performance management initiatives, and execute succession planning strategies.
Oversee benefits administration and payroll processing using HR systems to ensure accurate data entry and compliance.
Develop and enforce HR policies aligned with employment and labor law requirements.
Support HR legal compliance by handling confidential information with integrity and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Lead change management projects and organization design initiatives to strengthen workforce planning and strategic activities.

Requirements

Proven experience in HR management or HR department roles with solid understanding of employment law in talent management.
Strong skills in human capital management, project management, and strategic planning.
Excellent communication abilities with aptitude for conflict management and employee relations.
Knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processing systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in data collection and personnel administration tasks.

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Details

Location: Lihue, HI onsite
Work location: In person
Must live in Hawaii
Location / commute: Lihue, HI 96766 preferred
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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