Human Resources Specialist

Oversee HR operations for Honolulu Elks Lodge 616, supporting recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and performance management on-site. Responsibilities With Lodge Department Managers, design and execute consistent, reproducible recruitment strategies across departments, including administration, facilities, restaurant, bar, and kitchen staff Coordinate job postings, interview scheduling, background checks, onboarding, and associated documentation Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and support conflict resolution Support a positive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, and feedback mechanisms Conduct internal investigations related to employee and supervisor complaints, including accurate documentation and timely resolution Ensure compliance with federal, state, and job-specific employment laws (examples include wage and hour, labor relations, and safety) through PEO support or direct oversight Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee records for all Lodge 616 personnel, including volunteer board and house committee members Assist with policy development and enforcement aligned with Elks mission and values and legal requirements Ensure annual onboarding for volunteer Board and House Committee members is completed thoroughly and on time Provide quarterly reports on the active employee roster by department to the House Committee and BOD Partner with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to administer payroll and ensure alignment with community standards and Lodge Board guidelines Educate staff and managers on benefit options and eligibility using the Employee Handbook and PEO resources Maintain oversight of benefits (with PEO) and employee compensation in line with lodge, state, and federal policies and procedures Coordinate and schedule staff training programs (via PEO), including new hire onboarding, safety training (OSHA/Food Safety/Liquor Commission/DOH), hospitality service standards, and supervisory skills Support leadership with coaching and performance reviews Partner with Lodge 616 leadership to implement HR initiatives supporting Lodge mission and goals Lead employee satisfaction efforts and culture development to retain talent Coordinate job descriptions and files to align with PEO records/files Assist department managers with updating job descriptions as needed Support SOP development and policy/procedure updates as directed by the Exalted Ruler Report directly to Lodge Exalted Ruler and carry out supervisory responsibilities per organizational policies and applicable laws Collaborate with department managers to facilitate best practices for interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining; and addressing complaints and resolving problems Perform other duties and responsibilities as management requests Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and 5 to 7 years of Human Resources experience Ability to speak, read, and write at 400 university level Ability to operate business equipment such as photocopier/scanner/printer and phone system Working knowledge of HR systems Professional Employer Organization experience, and familiarity with HR Symphony application (a plus) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office , including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus Lodge 616 operational related programs SPHR or PHR certification (a plus) Food and beverage industry experience preferred (3 to 4 years) Supervisory Responsibilities Directly reports to Lodge Exalted Ruler Supervisory responsibilities include collaborating with department managers to support best practices for interviewing, hiring, training, performance planning/appraisal, rewarding and discipline, and complaint resolution Benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Honolulu Lodge 616