Director of Human Resources

Join Seal Masters of Hawaii: Build Your Future with a Purpose-Driven Team!

Location: Oahu, HI

Status: Full-Time, On-Site (ALL APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE ON OAHU)

Pay: Competitive Salary (DOE) Performance Incentives

About Seal Masters of Hawaii

Seal Masters of Hawaiʻi has been a trusted leader in occupied building renovations since 1986. We specialize in restoring and protecting mid- and high-rise buildings across the state through concrete restoration, waterproofing, painting, sealant replacement, window and door replacement, railing replacement, and other specialized services.

Our purpose is simple: Creating Positive Experiences. We believe exceptional client experiences begin with exceptional employee experiences. We're building an organization where great people can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

The Role

Seal Masters of Hawaiʻi is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and continue building a high-performing, values-driven organization.

This is not a traditional HR management role focused solely on compliance and administration. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing people, strengthening leaders, building scalable systems, and creating an employee experience that reflects the same level of excellence we strive to deliver to our clients.

The Director of HR serves as a strategic partner to the executive team while leading all aspects of Human Resources, Safety, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Employee Engagement.

Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

·       Lead company recruiting strategy and hiring efforts.

·       Develop hiring processes that consistently attract A-Players.

·       Oversee onboarding to ensure every employee receives an exceptional first experience.

·       Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational growth.

Employee Experience & Leadership Development

·       Champion company culture and employee engagement.

·       Coach managers on leadership, accountability, communication, and employee development.

·       Lead performance review processes and career development initiatives.

·       Support conflict resolution, employee relations, and difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.

HR Operations & Compliance

·       Oversee HR systems, policies, benefits administration, payroll support, compliance, and documentation.

·       Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

·       Continuously improve HR processes and systems.

Safety & Risk Management

·       Partner with the Safety Officer to strengthen the company's safety culture.

·       Oversee safety compliance, certifications, workers' compensation, and incident reporting.

·       Utilize safety metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Organizational Strategy

·       Partner with the executive team on organizational design, succession planning, compensation strategy, and quarterly priorities.

·       Develop scalable HR systems that support company growth.

·       Create meaningful HR metrics that support business decisions.

Key Competencies

·       Leadership & Coaching

·       Emotional Intelligence

·       Strategic Thinking

·       Communication & Active Listening

·       Accountability & Ownership

·       Confidentiality & Integrity

·       Conflict Resolution

·       Organization & Execution

·       Change Management

·       Continuous Improvement

·       Relationship Building

·       Problem Solving

Qualifications

·       Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred.

·       7 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

·       Experience leading recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.

·       Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, benefits administration, and HR best practices.

·       Experience developing HR systems and scalable processes.

·       Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and influence organizational culture.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

·       Construction industry experience preferred but not required.

·       Experience with Microsoft Office, and AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude preferred.

Success Looks Like

·       Built a consistent hiring and onboarding process that attracts top talent.

·       Improved employee retention and engagement.

·       Developed leaders across every department.

·       Strengthened the performance management process.

·       Created meaningful HR and safety dashboards.

·       Ensured a consistent employee experience across the organization.

What We Offer

·       Company-issued laptop

·       Full medical, dental, drug, and vision coverage for you and your family (Kaiser or HMSA)

·       401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of salary (after one year)

·       $200 annual healthcare incentive

·       11 paid federal holidays, including a fully paid Christmas break (Dec. 24–Jan. 2)

·       10 days paid vacation starting on day one (increases after five years)

·       Annual Incentive Program (eligible after one year)

·       Monday–Friday schedule