HR Manager POST NUMBER: 459322

Human Resources Manager
Honolulu, HI | Full-Time | Onsite (Monday–Friday)
$90,000–$95,000 DOE | Direct Hire

A well-established organization in the logistics and transportation industry is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and serve as a trusted strategic partner to leadership. This role is based onsite in Honolulu, HI, overseeing a workforce supporting logistics operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in Hawaii and California labor laws, excellent employee relations skills, and a hands-on approach to leadership. This is a highly visible role for an HR professional who enjoys working in a structured, fast-moving environment and partnering closely with leadership to strengthen HR processes, compliance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations, supporting both Honolulu and mainland-based teams.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for all employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with Hawaii and California labor and employment laws.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, performance management, and policy development.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding for key operational and administrative positions.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives that improve engagement, retention, and compliance.
• Lead HR reporting, audits, and correspondence with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Champion a positive and inclusive work culture that aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Human Resources, Business, or related field).
• 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a direct HR Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of Hawaii and California labor laws.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or aviation environments preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR certification a strong plus.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems (Kronos or similar).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and leadership collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing, operationally driven organization.
• Collaborative culture that values accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid health coverage and 401(k) match.
• Long-term growth potential into higher-level HR leadership.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.