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Posting End Date: 04/13/2023 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FD HR CLIENT SERVICES Department of the P VP HUMAN RESOURCES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides strategic HR leadership and consultative support to leaders within assigned internal functional groups. Responsible for managing a wide range of activities related to organizational capability including talent management, staffing, attracting and retaining talent, performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation and compliance, and implementation of workforce strategies into the business plans of functional areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the design and execution of business strategies to increase organization, team and individual performance to improve the business’ capabilities. Assesses workforce needs and consults with management to create new or improved business initiatives, processes and programs. Collaborates with other HR areas to deliver seamless HR services and strategies to achieve business objectives and support future business growth.
• Manages complex HR issues for assigned client groups. As a strategic business partner, understands the client’s operations, familiarizes oneself with the positions/people, and spends quality time in the work environment to ensure that HR solutions add value and to frequently solicit feedback. Coordinates the flow of information between HR and client groups and works closely with leaders to link overall HR strategies into their business plans. Consults with leaders on important HR topics including talent management activities, succession planning, staffing needs assessment, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training and development, etc.
• Consults with leaders in developing a recruitment strategy to identify and address gaps in skill sets needed to achieve the company’s workforce objectives. Develops and administers proactive recruitment programs as well as manages relationships with key talent suppliers (e.g., universities, community colleges, trade schools, military) to proactively source hard-to-fill positions and support affirmative action goals. Identifies and establishes contracts with staffing firms for additional sourcing support. Provides guidance to hiring supervisors regarding the staffing process, union guidelines, establishing selection criteria, job offer parameters, and onboarding new employees.
• Devises, manages and evaluates employment testing program. Ensures compliance with vendor testing standards and license agreements and applicable laws. Recommends changes or enhancements to testing program, as needed, to support strategies. Handles non-routine applicant queries and disputes.
• Coaches, counsels and guides supervisors on performance management, compliance and employee relations issues. Ensures consistent administration of the Corporate Code of Conduct and labor contract. Conducts thorough fact-finding investigations. Administers fair, timely and progressive disciplinary action. Collaborates with Labor Relations, management, and Union parties as appropriate to resolve grievances and other issues. Represents the Company in legal and third-party proceedings.
• Works closely with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase engagement. Serves as a credible partner for employees to voice concerns, ask questions and request assistance. Acts as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services align with internal client needs. Identifies new opportunities where HR can partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, teambuilding and change management.
• Acts as project manager for assigned HR initiatives and special projects across the client groups. Initiatives may include employee survey action planning, performance management, talent planning, career development, and organization design.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to partner with leaders to align people plans and organizational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change
• General understanding of the link between human resource (HR) practices and business strategy
• Working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, administration and application of work rules, grievance procedures, etc.
• Significant knowledge of HR policies and processes
• Excellent computer skills including related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, database application, etc.)

Skills Requirements

• Strong process management ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Critical thinker, with strong problem solving and decision making skills. Innovative, with ability to identify new ways for the human resource function to support the business strategy
• Change leader, with ability to lead, manage and help others transition through the effects of change
• Self-directed, through strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and ensure timely execution of projects and tasks
• Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire people, and influence group processes
• Ability to handle confidential matters and materials discreetly and professionally
• Ability to pick up on the technical components (i.e., technology, Collective Bargaining Agreement, employment law, etc.) quickly and apply new skills and knowledge
• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, recognizing trends and identifying approaches to solving problems.
• Effective team player
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong investigative and documentation skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for frequent required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of related exempt-level human resources, consultant, or operations management experience
• 2-3 years of labor relations experience desirable
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred to provide coaching, training, and consulting assistance to supervisory personnel

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 2

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Lunch: 30 Minutes

Location: HECO Alii Place – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the HR Business Partner [Req ID 8266] position is 75,000.00 to 95,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. The hiring supervisor is PATTI-JO K DAY.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Should there be no candidates with this experience, the company may consider applicants without such experience who meet the knowledge/skill requirements. If such a candidate is hired, he or she will initially be placed on a development plan commensurate with his/her education and experience level.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.