Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Kahului, Hawaii
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000

The Opportunity

At Alpha Inc., people are our power. From construction sites to boardrooms, our strength comes from unity, respect, and accountability. We’re looking for an Employee Relations Specialist who can protect and elevate that culture — someone who leads with empathy, solves problems with integrity, and helps our people thrive.

This isn’t a paperwork HR role. It’s boots-on-the-ground, heart-in-the-game work — building trust, resolving challenges, and ensuring every Alpha employee feels seen, supported, and set up for success. You’ll be the bridge between leadership and team members, balancing compassion with compliance, and turning tough conversations into opportunities for growth.

If you believe in fairness, transparency, and people-first problem solving, this is where you’ll make your mark.

About Alpha Inc.

Founded and grown in Hawai‘i, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, concrete services, and water well drilling. We’re committed to building Hawai‘i’s future through innovation, integrity, and purpose — one project, one partnership, and one person at a time.

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

• Lead with Heart – Approaching every endeavor with humility, empathy, and respect.
• Strength in Unity – Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
• Alpha Mentality – Demonstrating grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

Together, we’re not just building infrastructure — we’re building legacies that last for generations.

What You Will Do

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience at Alpha Inc. You’ll support leaders and teams to ensure fairness, compliance, and connection across the organization.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Partnering with supervisors and managers to address performance or behavioral concerns through coaching, documentation, and action planning.
• Conducting fair, timely investigations into employee complaints or workplace issues.
• Supporting company-wide performance evaluations and 90-day check-ins for new hires.
• Facilitating terminations and exit interviews, identifying trends that inform better retention strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) and VETS-4212
• Collaborating with the Safety team to support OSHA compliance and promote a safe, respectful workplace.
• Managing key compliance programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation, in coordination with third-party providers.
• Assisting with onboarding plans, employee transfers, and promotions to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintaining an on-site presence across project sites — building relationships, providing support, and reinforcing Alpha’s culture of unity and respect.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in employee relations or a related HR role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and compliance practices.
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR systems and tools; a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• A collaborative, people-first mindset that reflects Alpha’s values of heart, unity, and grit.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building Hawaii’s future with purpose, precision, and pride. As a locally owned company, we take on complex challenges with a clear mission: deliver high-impact solutions rooted in ingenuity, ‘ohana, and long-term impact.

Here, you’ll join a team that leads with heart, embodies strength in unity, and lives the Alpha Mentality. We value grit, trust, and teamwork—and we believe success comes from doing the work that matters, together.

If you’re driven by people, motivated by culture, and ready to lead with both compassion and strength—you belong at Alpha.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon the following:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• A background check conducted after a conditional offer; past issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in line with Hawai‘i and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires), conducted under Hawai‘i’s statutory requirements.

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai‘i law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.

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