Job description
Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.
Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host®, Mauna Loa®, MacFarms®, KOHO®, and Royal Hawaiian Orchards®. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across its headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has manufacturing plants in Honolulu and Kea‘au, as well as Hawai‘i’s largest single macadamia farm.
We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.
That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!
Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM), the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting all recruitment efforts, projects, and department operations across all entities within Hawaiian Host Group. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is expected to source, recruit, screen, and hire quality candidates that reflect our core values and possess the attributes to be successful at our company. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be working closely with both the TAM and Talent Acquisition Coordinator with full-cycle recruitment processes and smooth onboarding procedures. This person must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-departmentally. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will act as a Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) brand ambassador ensuring an efficient and positive experience for candidates and new onboarding team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must have experience with full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes – qualifying positions; sourcing/screening/interviewing/selection of candidates; hiring, onboarding, etc.
- As an internal brand ambassador, Talent Acquisition team members are responsible for conducting new hire orientations that are informative, engaging and energize new employees on their first day.
- Proficient use of an ATS, HRIS, and Recruitment Marketing tools. Must have a proven track record of experience within the Applicant Tracking System to post open positions, filter through candidates, screen applications, gather and document candidate feedback, disposition candidates, extend offers, and initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks and reference checks.
- Must be able to source and find top performing candidates that are qualified for the open positions. Must be able to use multiple sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles.
- Will be responsible for reviewing employment applications and background check reports.
- Must be able to build and maintain internal/external partnerships and networks.
- Attend career and college fairs, and special hiring events.
- Assist in the new hire onboarding process – including required paperwork, technology and communications set up, new hire announcements, first week schedule, parking logistics, new hire gift sets, seating arrangements, etc.
- Regular attendance is required for the position.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ongoing special projects and research opportunities as assigned.
- Other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field) and at least two (2) years of work experience in recruitment.
- Proven success in managing a full-recruiting cycle and hiring processes.
- Familiarity with recruitment technology (e.g., ATS, Recruitment Marketing, etc.).
- Experience with a variety of employee sourcing (e.g., social media, networking, etc.).
- Strong understanding of labor law.
- Ability to show excellent communication (clear written and verbal) through email, phone, and collaborative technologies like Microsoft Teams or similar.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening, caring, motivation, responsibility, and collaboration.
- Must be able to show the ability to multi-task and pivot priorities according to business needs.
- Must be able to show a history of organization, meeting deadlines on time and quick solutioning and problem solving.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting less than 25 pounds; carrying less than 25 pounds; bending; stooping; crouching; overhead reaching; grasping; standing; walking; stair climbing; forward reaching; sitting; finger dexterity; vision; hearing; eye-hand-foot coordination.
COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:
- The position requires written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; visiting/working at different worksites; talking to customers; written communication to co-workers; written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; talking on the phone; responding to written or verbal requests of vendors; talking to co-workers; receiving written instructions; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 1) While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment but may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling.
- 2) The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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