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Human Resources Business Partner

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

About the role

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senior HR Business Partner, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for a variety of Human Resources (HR) activities and duties related to on-boarding, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations within an assigned business unit. This position is also responsible for technical and administrative HR functions, recordkeeping, file maintenance and HRIS. The HRBP is a Human Resources professional who effectively leads others to achieve our HR goals and initiatives. The HRBP maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Senior HR Business Partner for enterprise-wide alignment and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with leaders and employees across the organization to provide guidance and resolution on employee relations matters, complex personnel issues, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness while fostering a positive employee experience and maintaining compliance with company policies.

Collaborate with the Senior HR Business Partner to develop, implement, and continuously improve HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes that align with business objectives, industry best practices, labor laws, regulatory requirements, and CBA provisions.

Lead and support employee engagement, culture, community involvement, performance management, organizational change, and talent development initiatives to strengthen employee and leadership relationships and drive business results.

Coordinate and support compensation, benefits, leave management, and related HR programs, including open enrollment, payroll partnership activities, FMLA/HFLL/TDI/LOA administration, and employee program oversight.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HRIS data, reporting, record retention practices, and compliance documentation, including affirmative action plans, EEO reporting, VETS data, and other regulatory requirements.

Analyze HR trends, practices, and workforce data to recommend and implement improvements in employee relations, compensation, workforce planning, and compliance programs.

Coordinate company-wide HR programs, training and development activities, meetings, events, organizational changes, security access administration, and other operational HR processes to ensure efficient service delivery across the organization.