Human Resources Generalist / Kealakekua Ranch, Ltd./ChoiceMART Supermarket

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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment, ensuring privacy and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. 
• 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.

Qualification/Requirements:
 To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 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 and/or 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 Range:  $70,000 to $80,000 per year

We offer 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 Information:  Air Watanabe. 

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

 Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace