HR Support Specialist

5 days ago

Honolulu, HI, United States HEMIC Full time
Join us at HEMIC

Voted one of Hawai`i Business' Best Places to Work for 7 Years in a Row

As a HEMIC employee, you will get:

  • People Who Care
Voted one of Hawai`i Business' Best Places to Work, and Pacific Business News' Best Workplaces, our business is founded on caring for Hawai`i workers, Hawai`i businesses, and each other.
  • Professional Growth
We're passionate about your development. Whether it's achieving a formal certification or attending a workshop to improve your communication skills, we will support and encourage you to grow.
  • Benefits & Perks
We offer competitive salary and best-in-class benefits, including flex-time, generous PTO, 15 paid holidays, and so much more
  • Opportunity to Give Back
Giving back to our community is our kuleana and we offer numerous opportunities for our employees to take part - whether it be volunteering for a fundraiser, attending a charity walk, or getting a match for your charitable contributions.

Why our HR Support Specialist is Important:

The HR Team is a strategic partner to our leaders and staff, committed to Proudly Taking Care of Our People while developing world-class talent and fostering engagement. Our HR Support Specialist will play a key role by providing administrative support with a strong focus on payroll processing. This position is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team while building and growing your HR skills.

Please note: This role is currently classified as part-time/temporary or intern.

Essential Duties

Payroll & Compliance
  • Manage and process bi-weekly payroll, including employee changes, tax filings, and required reporting or reconciliation.
  • Stay current on payroll and HR-related rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Interpret and apply compliance requirements as needed.
HR Support & Employee Service
  • Respond to HR inquiries and issues with professionalism and timeliness.
  • Investigate and resolve concerns independently with minimal direction.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation using ImageRight and other HR systems.
Administrative Support
  • Provide high-caliber administrative support to the HR team and internal partners.
  • Organize files, prepare documentation, and support HR processes as needed.
  • Assist in onboarding, offboarding, and routine HR communications.
Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline HR and payroll workflows.
  • Proactively recommend and support improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
Other Duties
  • Perform additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned.
Requirements
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.
  • Understanding of basic HR and/or accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated interest in learning Human Resources or payroll accounting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong computer skills, especially in payroll processing systems (preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and creatively within a team.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.


Position title

HR Support Specialist - Part-Time/Temporary

Department

Human Resources

Work Arrangement

In-Person, HEMIC Tower

Reports To

Director, HR

Direct Reports

N/A

FLSA Status

☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt Job Class: 1-Ent/Cler

Approved By:

clewis

Date Approved:

12/1/2025

Reviewed:

N/A

NOTE: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualification of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add, revise or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

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