Kealakekua Ranch, LTD

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our 'ohana. As a family-owned shopping center and supermarket, we take pride in fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where our employees are valued and our community comes first. We are looking for someone who is passionate about people and is eager to contribute to a growing organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, performing background checks, extending job offers, and facilitating an onboarding process.
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure all onboarding paperwork is completed.
• Process payroll and ensure accurate employee time records and pay adjustments. Assist employees with payroll questions.
• Review timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, including wage changes, deductions, and leave tracking, and coordinate with accounting/finance on payroll reporting and questions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related topics, including workplace concerns, policies, and procedures.
• Work with store leadership to address staffing needs and support efficient store operations.
• Guide managers in addressing performance issues, attendance concerns, disciplinary actions, and employee relations matters.
• Address workplace concerns and conduct workplace investigations while maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Administer employee compensation and benefits programs (health, retirement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, moral programs, etc.) and manage leave requests.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes.
• Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and company policies.
• Manage workers' compensation and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) claims, including filing claims, maintaining required documentation, monitoring claim status, and following up with employees, insurance providers, and management.
• Organize and assist managers with the employee annual evaluation review.
• Develop and implement human resource policies, emergency response procedures, and store safety training programs.
• Maintain confidential employee files and records in both electronic and paper formats.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance and ensure department personnel follow dress code and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Knowledge of retirement programs, including 401(k), profit sharing, and related compliance requirements.
• Broad knowledge of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write policies and clearly communicate HR information to employees and management.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and strong decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates a high standard of ethical conduct, honesty, integrity, and accountability while working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week, as necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (e.g., Psychology).
• 3–5 years of proven experience in HR operations or people-partner roles.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $80,000 annually, DOE.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage), paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement programs, life insurance, voluntary benefits and more.

Contact: Air Watanabe. Submit your resume to awatanabe@kealakekuaranch.com, include Job Title in the subject line for proper consideration.