Human Resources Director

Hawaii Behavioral Health • Honolulu, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Director serves as a strategic partner and culture leader, responsible for building scalable HR systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring compliance across our behavioral health programs. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in mission‑driven environments and is motivated by measurable outcomes and organizational transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership (behavioral health or healthcare strongly preferred).
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance, workforce challenges, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and data‑driven decision-making.
• Commitment to wellness, equity, trauma‑informed supervision, and employee‑centered practices.

Nice To Haves

• SPHR/SHRM‑SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies that support program and organization expansion.
• Strengthen culture, engagement, and trauma‑informed workplace practices to support staff wellness.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, behavioral health regulations, accreditation requirements (CARF), and internal policies.
• Build learning and development systems that improve clinical and non‑clinical competency.
• Implement a continuous performance management framework with clear metrics and dashboards.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that support attraction and retention.
• Advance DEI initiatives that improve equity, representation, and culturally responsive practices.
• Drive measurable reductions in workplace injuries and enhance Workers’ Compensation outcomes.
• Lead leave management (FMLA, ADA, state leave) and build consistent, supportive systems that balance employee needs with operational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees