HR Generalist

Location: Honolulu, HI

Direct Hire | Fully Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: $65,000+ DOE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support approximately 200 employees and serve as a key HR partner to operations leadership. This individual will manage day-to-day human resources functions including employee relations, payroll processing, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, benefits administration, and performance management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and can work independently while supporting multiple locations and employee groups.

This position reports directly to the HR Manager and works closely with recruiting, operations, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR functions and employee support activities.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process payroll and ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for payroll-related changes and employee records.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support open enrollment activities.
• Maintain HRIS records and employee data integrity.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with the recruiting team to support hiring efforts as needed.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Ensure I-9 and E-Verify compliance.
• Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives.

Leave Administration & Compliance

• Administer FMLA, Hawaii Family Leave, Workers' Compensation, and other leave programs.
• Conduct HR and compliance audits.
• Maintain employment law compliance and HR documentation.

DOT Compliance & Driver Qualification

• Assist in maintaining DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Support administration of driver qualification files, MVR reviews, physical certifications, and related compliance tracking.
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Military Access & Credentialing Support

• Manage and track access credentials and renewals.
• Coordinate with military installations regarding employee access requirements.
• Maintain records to ensure uninterrupted compliance.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate required compliance and safety training.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Strong employee relations, compliance, and HR operations background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with UKG or comparable HRIS platforms.
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, trucking, moving & storage, or military/government environments.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA regulations and access credential administration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.