HR Generalist - Aiea Heights

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This opportunity is:

Location: Aiea, HI

Days: Monday - Friday (with some travel to neighboring islands)

Shift:  1st Shift

Full-time: Benefits Eligible

Salary: $55K to $67K, depending on experience 

In this role, you will:

• Partner with leadership across laboratory and administrative departments to support employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning initiatives
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters in a healthcare environment; conduct thorough, fair, and compliant investigations
• Provide guidance and counseling to managers and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns
• Advise leaders on HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (including Hawaii-specific regulations)
• Support recruitment efforts by coordinating requisitions, offers, onboarding, and orientation for clinical and non-clinical roles
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, retention, time-to-fill) to provide actionable insights and recommendations
• Coordinate and deliver training programs to support leadership development, compliance, and employee growth
• Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions and partner with benefits teams during open enrollment and ongoing support
• Plan and facilitate employee engagement initiatives and events across multiple island locations
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support HR operations
• Promote and exemplify Clinical Labs of Hawaii’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence in patient care

All you need is:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR 4–5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience across employee relations, training, recruitment, and/or compensation & benefits.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including conducting workplace investigations
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including compliance in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with leaders and employees at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Workday or similar HRIS preferred
• Willingness to travel periodically between locations across Oahu and neighbor islands

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site healthcare or laboratory operations
• Professional certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP
• Familiarity with union environments or healthcare compliance requirements (a plus)

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your eligible dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) that includes a generous company match
• A sense of belonging – we are a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards, maintaining strict confidentiality, and abiding by all applicable privacy and security standards. They are expected to access PHI only when necessary to fulfill job duties.

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In 2008 Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of Sonic Healthcare Ltd. Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has grown to become the world’s third largest pathology/laboratory medicine company with operations in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services. Learn more about our medical leadership, values, and foundation principles below

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