Hr Generalist

Position Overview:

As an HR Generalist for Waiakea Inc., you will play a crucial role in supporting the human resources functions to ensure the effective and smooth operation of the workforce. You will be responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures, managing employee relations, recruitment, training, and other essential HR activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is located in Hilo, Hawaii.

Benefits:

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water offers competitive pay that is direct-deposited, sick, personal and vacation leave, paid volunteer hours, health/vision/prescription/dental insurance, FSA & Dependent Care FSA with $500 employer contribution, discounted gym memberships, company water discount, and more including up to $300 monthly child care reimbursement and a 401k with up to a 5% employer match.

Essential Job Functions:

General & Administrative:

• Fields HR related phone calls, receives messages, helps with inquiries.
• Retrieves information as requested from employee records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Assists HR Manager with petty cash and bank deposits.
• Assist in maintaining daily mail, distribute mail as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Generate reports and analytics related to HR metrics for management review

Recruitment and Staffing

• Coordinate and oversee the full recruitment life cycle including but not limited to: job postings, phone screening, interviewing and coordinating onboarding
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective hiring strategies
• Assists Human Resources Manager with onboarding of employees, new hire paperwork and correspondence.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks
• Assists Human Resources Manager with company culture initiatives (coordinating employee awards, employee lunches, service anniversary gifts)
• Support wellness initiative to enhance the overall health and well-being of employees

Personnel

• Maintains filing systems and accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases
• Responsible for running daily and weekly reports including but not limited to: personnel attendance, turnover, overtime, benefits)
• Coordinate 30/90 day and annual review reminders for all personnel to direct manager and supervisor

Safety and Wellness

• Assists with worker’s compensation reports and maintaining OSHA log
• Collaborate with safety team(s) to promote a safe working environment

Core Values: The ideal candidate will align with our company core values:

• It’s a Kakou Thing- Works together with team members to find solutions.
• Live Aloha- Be positive, love unconditionally.
• Kulia i ka nuu- Constant improvement; Strive to reach the summit.
• Be Pono- To have integrity and find harmony within yourself, the Aina, your community and work.
• Ho'okuleana- An action or mindset “to take responsibility.” It is our individual and collective responsibility to: participate rather than ignore, prevent rather than react and preserve rather than degrade.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player, works well independently and as a team
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information at all times
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Gsuite, Microsoft Teams, Wrike or related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Ability to work independently with effective time management skills
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or combination of at least 3 years or proven experience working in an HR field and degree or HR certification required
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
• 2 years experience of working in an office or professional workplace required
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations

Other Duties:

• Reports directly to Human Resources Manager
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Waiakea Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Waiakea Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.