Corporate Health & Wellness Specialist - Oahu

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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P PH CORP HEALTH & WELLNESS Department of the P VP ENTERPRISE OPER SVCS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position will be filled on Oahu. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Develops and administers programs and projects related to Corporate Health & Wellness.  Emphasis is on creating a culture of health & well-being to improve employee and organizational health including employee engagement, contract administration, regulatory affairs, budget and other functions to align with business objectives and corporate strategy.  Supports the Corporate Health & Wellness manager in a broad range of responsibilities while collaborating with other departments.  Complies with applicable federal and state laws including EEOC, HIPAA, DOT, OSHA and company health and safety policies and practices, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and manages the Company’s health and wellness programs to include while ensuring compliance with all provisions of State and Federal laws and regulations.  Serves as the team expert and works cross-functionally within the organization. Responsible for scheduling of random drug testing and case management initiation and follow up. Identifies issues of concern and stays current with trends relating to substance abuse and compliance issues.  Develops and delivers training to ensure compliance. with all program requirements.
• Recommends and assists in the development and implementation of the Company’s health and wellness program utilizing creative design to maximize employee participation and engagement.  Responds as necessary to any medical related inquiry or situation including coordinating appropriate care, and treatment as needed. Conducts various presentations and trainings for employees, management and other key stakeholders as required. Creates and updates health education displays and materials in a manner which promotes healthy behaviors. Analyzes data, prepares reports and develops surveys based on employee feedback, interest, and utilization; and makes recommendations for programs/activities in support of health and wellness initiatives.
• Assists with preparing notices and ensuring company-wide communication is professional and appropriate, distributing information and materials to departments/employees, researching, analyzing, and developing communications and web-based information that support programs, including preparing other communications and reports to employees and management as required.
• Responsible for the recordkeeping and compliance reporting functions of Corporate Health & Wellness, updating and maintaining files and official records.
• Coordinates and works with manager on budget formulation and implementation. This includes updating and maintaining the budget files, preparing reports for management review, and supporting other requests for financial information.
• Assist manager in responding to medical emergencies (i.e. pandemic preparedness, incident command situations, Point of Distribution program) including co-serving as Medical Unit Leader.  Responds to medical emergencies, providing appropriate care as necessary.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• A degree or professional certification in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, or Human Resources, or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated knowledge of training techniques, team building techniques and technical assistance resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication and information dissemination techniques; understanding of the ways people communicate, listen, learn and react.
• Demonstrated familiarity and working knowledge of key community health organizations and general business practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to employee health or healthcare service delivery systems to include key community organizations and resources.
• Working knowledge of budgeting concepts and forecasting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, web research, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of individual, group, and organizational behavior.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate complex systems, calculations, concepts and issues to audiences of varying knowledge and backgrounds utilizing excellent written and verbal skills.  Ability to effectively present information to varying audiences in simple understandable language.
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs and initiatives that are aligned with the Company’s strategic priorities.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image.
• Possess strong commitment to teamwork and customer service.
• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining flexible in a demanding work environment and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.  Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work including the ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• In-depth analytical, organizational, conceptual, and administrative skills required to handle multiple complex systems, projects, and programs with minimal supervision; ability to manage details without losing sight of broad goals.
• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly and develop appropriate action plans and document business process flows.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and handle confidential matters and materials discreetly and professionally. 
• Possess excellent written, oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret employment legislation, policies, and agreements. 
• Basic accounting and budgeting skills to administer programs.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7 years) of professional experience in a fast-paced office or clinical environment.  A bachelor’s degree in the fields listed may be used to satisfy 4 years of professional experience; an Associate’s degree or professional certification may be used to in the fields listed may be used to satisfy 2 years of professional experience, and
• Several (3-5 years) experience in a healthcare related field.
• Several years (3-5) experience in strategic planning, program development, delivery, and evaluation of programs desirable

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the CORP HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALIST [Req ID 9326] position is $63,400.00 to $79,300.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.