HR Generalist - Oahu

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

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.

Posting End Date: 11/30/2024 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FD HR CLIENT SERVICES Department of the P VP HUMAN RESOURCES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: )

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides operational and analytical support to the overall operations of the HR Client Services department. Coordinates and administers a broad spectrum of Human Resource activities and transaction processing to positively affect internal and customer-facing processes, services, and communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Client Services Support
  • Researches, analyzes information, and makes recommendations for first level employee relation matters. Completes assignments independently while ensuring consistency of processes and procedures within the department. Understands scope of services, researches basic to moderate-level inquiries, and escalates issues to appropriate next level of support, as needed. Uses a professional and customer-focused approach to ensure a quality customer experience.
  • Develops, maintains, and reports activity in logs and tracking tools. Assists with monthly reporting to Corporate Compliance on investigations and performance management issues and resolutions.
• Recruitment Support
  • Supports the complete recruitment process from initialization through hire and on-boarding.  Screens potential candidates, in-person or by phone, for company-wide positions. Sources candidates through a variety of search methods such as: online sourcing, networking through social media, internal database, job boards, professional and user groups, company targets, referrals, etc. Facilitates contact between potential candidates and HR Business Partners. Manages staffing options for the Company’s varied job families; including options for temporary employment and contingent workforce (i.e. summer intern program, temporary employees, retiree workforce). Reviews HR trends and makes recommendations to respond proactively to concerns.
• Systems Administration.
  • Maintains records in the HR systems, processes documentation, gathers data, and assists with information requests and overall department records management. Plans, schedules, and coordinates logistics for department programs, events, and activities. Assists in maintaining compliance with the Company’s employment testing program.
• Technology Support
  • Serves as the Client Services department’s subject matter expert for all matters related to the HR systems utilized by the department to include updating and maintaining data as directed. Partners with assigned technical resources to test and resolve issues, modifications, and fixes to the HR system. Responsible for functional aspects of the HR system’s recruitment functionality, including managing issues and inquiries, leading routine record audits, implementing report requirements, and facilitating training to new users.
• Process Improvement
  • Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to ensure policies, processes, and controls are designed, documented, and operating efficiently and effectively.  Oversees data integrity of applicant selection information to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations as well as provides complete and appropriate information for audit and reporting purposes. Evaluates improvement options and identifies ways to meet customer and business needs.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of human resources obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources Management or relevant work experience.
• Professional Human Resources certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of human resources principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related business software applications (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation graphics, etc.).
• Basic proficiency in the use of a wide range of audio-visual equipment (e.g., voice and video conferencing equipment).
• Knowledge of the basic principles of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills Requirements

• Strong attention to detail. Consistently produces accurate work results.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and the public, which may include dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to remain cool under pressure, be flexible in a demanding work environment, manage multiple priorities, and exceed goals successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to pick up on technical things quickly, and to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to assess the demands of the job, take proper actions, and handle multiple priorities, projects, and programs with minimal supervision.
• Able to conceptualize new ideas quickly, understand and discuss relevant issues and offer value-added solutions.
• Able to make sound judgements.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills; the ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; and the ability to learn quickly when facing new problems.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and material discreetly and professionally.
• Ability to lift and move objects (e.g., physical files and documents) up to 20 pounds.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license.  Must meet the standards for required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. 

Experience Requirements

• Several years (4+) of Human Resources experience or general office experience in working in a fast-paced organization.  
• Human Resources experience in a large organization is highly preferred.

Role:  

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the HR Generalist - Oahu [Req ID 9372] 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.